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Treatment Effects (Test · Should you take a vitamin and mineral supplement?) — "Research studies have shown that taking higher than recommended doses of some t…

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  • Antioxidant supplements may affect how well cancer treatments work.
  • The concern involves higher-than-recommended doses of certain vitamins and minerals.
  • Examples include beta carotene, vitamin C, and zinc.
  • Treatments mentioned include radiation therapy and chemotherapy.
  • Research studies show that these supplements may reduce treatment effectiveness.
  • The concern may also apply when people smoke and take antioxidant supplements during treatment.
  • In this situation, cancer treatment may not work as well.
  • Talk to your healthcare team before taking vitamin and mineral supplements during treatment.
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"Research studies have shown that taking higher than recommended doses of some types of vitamins and minerals called antioxidants, such as beta carotene, vitamin C or zinc, may affect how well treatments like radiation therapy and chemotherapy work. Studies also suggest that cancer treatment may not work as well in people who smoke and take antioxidant supplements during treatment. Talk to your healthcare team before taking any vitamin and mineral supplements during treatment."

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