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
1 study from PubMed