Scientists from the Charite Medical University in Berlin found that fasting during chemotherapy can eliminate side effects such as fatigue, diarrhea and nausea. In this respect reports Medscape.
106 women of normal weight who were about to receive chemotherapy for breast cancer participated in the study. Participants were divided into two groups; The first had to consume no more than 200 calories per day throughout the experiment, and the second followed a low-sugar plant-based diet. Subjects began following dietary instructions two days before the start of chemotherapy. You can return to your normal diet after 24 hours.
Assessment of quality of life after chemotherapy was performed at the end of each of the various courses, as well as after 4 and 6 months.
It turned out that participants who ate minimal amounts of food felt less fatigue and loss of energy after the first course of chemotherapy. This positive effect was even greater when it came time to take subsequent classes. In addition, patients in the first group noticed an improvement in their quality of life.
Dietary adjustments or fasting may reduce other unpleasant side effects of chemotherapy, such as nausea or diarrhea, the study authors noted. However, the patient’s health condition should be taken into account. This treatment method should not be used if the person has started to lose weight.
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