Supplements That May Counteract Side Effects from Conventional Cancer Therapies

The document from 2006 discusses various supplements that may alleviate side effects associated with conventional cancer therapies in pets. For nausea and vomiting, supplements like ginger and glutamine are suggested, though caution is advised with glutamine in pets with brain tumors. Oral ulcers may be treated with grapefruit seed extract, coenzyme Q-10, and glutamine. Hair loss, which is rare in pets except in irradiated areas, may be addressed with antioxidants and biotin. Decreased blood counts could benefit from supplements such as curcumin and vitamins B12 and E. Heart toxicity from chemotherapy drugs like doxorubicin might be reduced with vitamins C and E, selenium, and coenzyme Q-10. Lung toxicity could be alleviated with antioxidants like quercetin and green tea. Diarrhea may be treated with probiotics and ginger, while liver and kidney toxicities might be countered with milk thistle and curcumin, among others. Nerve toxicity could be addressed with alpha-lipoic acid and coenzyme Q-10, but combining ginkgo with high doses of omega-3 fatty acids is not recommended due to the risk of hemorrhagic stroke. Antioxidants are highlighted for their potential benefits in concentrating in cancer cells and inducing apoptosis, blocking cancer cell growth, and improving detoxification.