Cancer
Which supplements, vitamins, foods and habits affect cancer? Every claim graded by the strength of the published research.
- Raises cancer risk — Beer (Harm, grade A: Strong)
- Reduces fatigue during cancer treatment — Melatonin (Benefit, grade B: Moderate)
- Lowers cancer risk — Multivitamins (Mixed results, grade B: Moderate)
- Raises colorectal cancer risk — Red Meat (Harm, grade B: Moderate)
- Raises the risk of several cancers — Red Wine (Harm, grade B: Moderate)
- Lowers the risk of dying from cancer — Vitamin D (Benefit, grade B: Moderate)
- Eases nausea and vomiting from cancer treatment — Aromatherapy (Benefit, grade C: Limited)
- Eases pain — Aromatherapy (Mixed results, grade C: Limited)
- Linked to lower stomach cancer risk — Garlic (Benefit, grade C: Limited)
- Causes stomach cancer — Kimchi (Mixed results, grade C: Limited)
- Reduces the risk of cancer — Mediterranean Diet (Benefit, grade C: Limited)
- Naps are safe for cancer risk — Napping (Harm, grade C: Limited)
- Lowers cancer risk — Olive Oil (No effect, grade C: Limited)
- Causes colorectal cancer — Poultry (No effect, grade C: Limited)
- Helps with cancer-related fatigue — Progressive Muscle Relaxation (Benefit, grade C: Limited)
- Cause cancer — Seed Oils (Mixed results, grade C: Limited)