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September 10, 2025CureusOpen Access

Unlocking the Potential of Nutraceuticals in Cancer Chemotherapy: A Comprehensive Review

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PAPrashant AggarwalNuffield Orthopaedic CentreGDGitashree DuttaGovernment Medical CollegeRSRekha ShauryaAll India Institute of Medical Sciences Jodhpur

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Narrative review examines the role of nutraceuticals in chemotherapy, suggesting benefits and clinical challenges.

Key Points

  • Nutraceuticals may enhance chemotherapy efficacy and reduce toxicity in cancer treatment.
  • Curcumin and resveratrol demonstrate antioxidant and immune-modulatory effects, supporting their use.
  • Clinical challenges include inconsistent trial results and possible safety concerns with supplements.
  • Standardized formulations and improved trial designs are necessary for effective integration into oncology.

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Aggarwal et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1ad6a54b1d3bfb60e5d48https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.89328
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