Well-Known Supplements
Cyndi Thomson, Ph.D., R.D., is a clinical nutrition research specialist at the Arizona Cancer Center at the University of Arizona and a member of the Breastcancer.org Professional Advisory Board. She has compiled a list of the most well-known dietary supplements associated with breast cancer treatment. Dr. Thomson's list also discusses any potential risks of these supplements and any research related to their use and effectiveness.
Dr. Thomson and Breastcancer.org strongly recommend that you talk to your doctor if you would like to take any supplements.
- Aloe Vera
- Alpha-Lipoic Acid
- Amygdalin
- Astragalus
- Beta Carotene
- Black Cohosh
- Black Tea
- Calcium
- Chamomile
- Coenzyme Q10
- Dong Quai
- Essiac Tea
- Flaxseed or Flaxseed Oil
- Folic Acid
- Ginger
- Ginseng
- Green Tea
- Kava
- Maitake Mushrooms
- Melatonin
- MGN
- Milk Thistle
- Omega-3 Fatty Acids
- Probiotics
- Red Clover
- Reishi Mushrooms
- Resveratrol
- St. John's Wort
- Selenium
- Shark Cartilage
- Turmeric
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin D
- Vitamin E
- Wild Yam
- Yew
- Zearalenone
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