Condition
Gastrointestinal Cancer
Gastrointestinal cancers start in digestive organs such as the colon, stomach, pancreas, or liver, often disrupting appetite, eating, and nutrient absorption, with treatment adding nausea and diarrhea. Curcumin and omega-3 fatty acids have the most support, with moderate evidence that they may help people tolerate treatment and keep lean body mass. Trial details are thin here, and any benefit looks aimed at easing treatment's strain rather than changing the cancer.
- Supplements studied
- 1
- Graded outcomes
- 1
- People studied
- 675
Evidence by supplement
- Strong
- Moderate
- Limited
- Very limited
| Grade | Outcome | Effect | Size | Studies | People | Studies list |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anxiety Symptoms Large Improvement | Improves (the measure goes down) | Large effect | 128 people | |||
| Stress Signs and Symptoms | Improves (the measure goes down) | 1 study | 177 people | |||
Studies that measured stress signs and symptoms | ||||||
| Depression Symptoms | Improves (the measure goes down) | 304 people | ||||
Key findings
- Anxiety SymptomsImproves (the measure goes down)
The Gastrointestinal Cancer Adjunctive Support protocol
2 primary supplements · 7 supporting supplements
- Curcumin500–2,000 mg bioavailable curcumin daily
- Omega-3 Fatty Acids2–4 g EPA+DHA daily (higher EPA preferred)
Studies cited
1 study from PubMed