Condition
Ovarian Cancer
Ovarian cancer is a serious cancer that starts in the ovaries, and it often goes unnoticed until it has spread through the pelvis and abdomen, which makes it harder to manage at later stages. Little research on supplements for it has been reviewed here so far, so there are no trial findings to report yet. Vitamin D, omega-3 fatty acids and ginger are the ones most often discussed, mainly for immune support and easing chemotherapy-related nausea.
- Supplements studied
- 1
- Graded outcomes
- 0
- Trials
- 2
- People studied
- 1,098
Evidence by supplement
- Strong
- Moderate
- Limited
- Very limited
| Grade | Outcome | Effect | Size | Studies | People | Studies list |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of hospitalization | Improves (the measure goes down) | 1 study | 61 people | |||
Studies that measured length of hospitalization | ||||||
The Ovarian Cancer Supportive Care protocol
2 primary supplements · 3 supporting supplements
- Vitamin D2,000–4,000 IU daily (optimize levels)
- Omega-3 Fatty Acids2–3 g EPA+DHA daily
Studies cited
38 studies from PubMed
- Effects of high-quality protein supplementation on cardiovascular risk factors in individuals with metabolic diseases: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
- Glutamine and whey protein improve intestinal permeability and morphology in patients with Crohn's disease: a randomized controlled trial
- The effect of milk proteins on appetite regulation and diet-induced thermogenesis
- The effects of protein and amino acid supplementation on performance and training adaptations during ten weeks of resistance training
- Effect of protein-supplement timing on strength, power, and body-composition changes in resistance-trained men
- Effect of whey protein supplementation on weight and body composition indicators: A meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials.
- Whey Protein Before and During Resistance Exercise Has No Effect on Muscle Mass and Strength in Untrained Young Adults
- The effect of resistance training combined with timed ingestion of protein on muscle fiber size and muscle strength
- Changes in antioxidant status and cardiovascular risk factors of overweight young men after six weeks supplementation of whey protein isolate and resistance training
- Whey and casein labeled with L-1-13Cleucine and muscle protein synthesis: effect of resistance exercise and protein ingestion
- Ingestion of casein and whey proteins result in muscle anabolism after resistance exercise
- Effects of Whey Protein Alone or as Part of a Multi-ingredient Formulation on Strength, Fat-Free Mass, or Lean Body Mass in Resistance-Trained Individuals: A Meta-analysis.
- Efficacy and Safety of Whey Protein Supplements on Vital Sign and Physical Performance Among Athletes: A Network Meta-Analysis.
- The effects of a two-year randomized, controlled trial of whey protein supplementation on bone structure, IGF-1, and urinary calcium excretion in older postmenopausal women
- Effects of a whey protein supplementation on intrahepatocellular lipids in obese female patients
- Whey protein but not soy protein supplementation alters body weight and composition in free-living overweight and obese adults
- Effects of whey protein isolate on body composition, lipids, insulin and glucose in overweight and obese individuals
- A whey-protein supplement increases fat loss and spares lean muscle in obese subjects: a randomized human clinical study
- Acute effects of whey protein isolate on blood pressure, vascular function and inflammatory markers in overweight postmenopausal women
- The effects of whey protein on blood pressure: A systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
- Role of whey protein in vascular function: a systematic review and meta-analysis of human intervention studies.
- Effects of whey protein on glycemic control and serum lipoproteins in patients with metabolic syndrome and related conditions: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled clinical trials.
- Metabolic effects of amino acid mixtures and whey protein in healthy subjects: studies using glucose-equivalent drinks
- Whey Protein Premeal Lowers Postprandial Glucose Concentrations in Adults Compared with Water-The Effect of Timing, Dose, and Metabolic Status: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
- Effects of whey and soy protein supplementation on inflammatory cytokines in older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis
- Effect of whey supplementation on circulating C-reactive protein: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
- Effect of whey protein consumption on IL-6 and TNF-α: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
- The effect of whey protein on the components of metabolic syndrome in overweight and obese individuals; a systematic review and meta-analysis.
- Open-labeled pilot study of cysteine-rich whey protein isolate supplementation for nonalcoholic steatohepatitis patients
- Effect of whey on blood glucose and insulin responses to composite breakfast and lunch meals in type 2 diabetic subjects
- Whey protein supplementation improves postprandial glycemia in persons with type 2 diabetes mellitus: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
- Amino acid absorption and subsequent muscle protein accretion following graded intakes of whey protein in elderly men
- The effects of a higher protein intake during energy restriction on changes in body composition and physical function in older women
- Effect of Whey Protein Supplementation in Postmenopausal Women: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
- Effect of whey protein supplementation on long and short term appetite: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
- Effect of Whey Protein Supplementation on Perioperative Outcomes in Patients with Cancer-A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (PROSPERO 2020: CRD42020188666).
- Whey Protein Supplementation with or without Vitamin D on Sarcopenia-Related Measures: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
- Effect of Whey Protein Supplementation on Postoperative Outcomes After Gynecological Cancer Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial.