During chemotherapy, a large change in the outcome of treatment has proper and rational nutrition. Power must be balanced by the main nutrients, contain the required amount of vitamins, trace elements, carbohydrates, fats and proteins.
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Features of the food diet during chemotherapy
In the period of chemotherapy, the full nutrition is of great importance. Power must be balanced and ensure the admission to the body of optimal ratios of proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals. It is such a nutrition that allows the body to successfully resist infections, accelerates the process of restoring normal tissues, whose cells are damaged as a result of the side effects of chemotherapy. Power must be sufficiently calorie to prevent the body weight reduction during the treatment period. During this period, food must be diverse and turn on dairy products, meat, fish, various porridge, bread, vegetables and fruits. In addition, some patients are recommended abundant drink to prevent or weaken the side effect of antitumor medicines on the bladder and kidneys.
Patients tend to understand well that during the period of chemotherapy it is necessary to fully eat. However, such nutrition is far from always possible, since as a result of the side effect of antitumor drugs, the appetite during the treatment period is significantly reduced, or is completely absent. Often the obstacle for full nutrition are such manifestations of unwanted side effects of treatment, as nausea and damage to the oral mucosa. Many patients have a violation of appetite may be associated with poor mood.
In the event that the appetite is reduced or absent, the patient can take advantage of the following recommendations:
- There is a little bit when it wants, during the chemotherapy period should not adhere to the principle of regular three-time nutrition
- more often make changes to the usual food diet, turn on new dishes
- Change the familiar meal atmosphere, for example, dine in another room or with a different lighting
- take a walk before meat, because after a walk there may be a feeling of hunger
- combine food with communication with friends or relatives, if the person is alone during food, then you should distract, listen to the radio or watch TV
Drinking alcoholic beverages during chemotherapy
Improving appetite can contribute a small amount of light wine. However, it should be known that the interaction of alcohol with antitumor drugs can reduce their effectiveness and strengthen the side effects. For this reason, during the period of chemotherapy, most patients should almost completely eliminate the use of alcoholic beverages. If it wanted to drink a little wine or beer to increase the appetite, then it is necessary to advise with the attending physician.
The value of nutritional and vitamin additives in cancer
It is known that no diet is able to prevent the occurrence of tumors. As for fashionable food additives, which includes some biologically active substances, trace elements and vitamins, the use of such additives cannot be replaced by traditional methods of treatment of tumors.
Traditional treatment of tumors is carried out by highly qualified oncologists in specialized medical institutions. The effectiveness of various methods of such treatment is repeatedly tested in the process of clinical trials conducted in accordance with international standards and rules. Meanwhile, the effectiveness of a single nutritional supplement under such tests is not defined. Therefore, during chemotherapy, do not eat any nutritional supplements, pre-consulted with a doctor.
