Condition
Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic cancer is a cancer of the pancreas, the organ that makes digestive enzymes and insulin, so it and its treatment often disrupt digestion and how the body handles nutrients. Little research on supplements for it has been reviewed here so far, though pancreatic enzymes and omega-3 fatty acids are the ones most often discussed. Curcumin has drawn interest from lab studies, but clinical data are limited.
- Supplements studied
- 1
- Graded outcomes
- 0
- Trials
- 1
- People studied
- 1,010
Evidence by supplement
- Strong
- Moderate
- Limited
- Very limited
| Grade | Outcome | Effect | Size | Studies | People | Studies list |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pancreatic Cancer Risk | Changes; see studies | 1 study | 46 people | |||
Studies that measured pancreatic cancer risk | ||||||
The Pancreatic Cancer Supportive Care protocol
2 primary supplements · 7 supporting supplements
- Pancreatic Enzyme ReplacementPrescription PERT with meals (40,000–50,000 units lipase per meal)
- Omega-3 Fatty Acids2–4 g EPA+DHA daily (high EPA preferred)
Studies cited
1 study from PubMed