Evidence supporting the use of: Peptides (unspecified)
For the health condition: Chemotherapy (reducing side effects)
Synopsis
Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 2
Peptides, in various forms, have been investigated for their potential to reduce side effects associated with chemotherapy, particularly in the context of mucositis (inflammation and ulceration of the digestive tract), immune suppression, and tissue repair. Specific peptides, such as glutamine (a dipeptide or amino acid derivative), have been studied for their ability to support mucosal healing and potentially reduce the severity of oral mucositis in patients undergoing chemotherapy. Some clinical trials and meta-analyses suggest that glutamine supplementation may have a modest benefit in reducing mucositis and improving gut barrier function; however, results have been mixed and not all studies show significant effects. Other bioactive peptides, including those derived from milk or soy, have been proposed to support immune function and tissue repair, but robust clinical evidence in the context of chemotherapy is limited. Overall, while there is some scientific rationale and preliminary clinical evidence for certain peptides, such as glutamine, the overall quality and consistency of the data is moderate at best, and guidelines do not universally recommend peptide supplementation for all patients undergoing chemotherapy. The use of peptides for this purpose should be individualized and discussed with healthcare providers, as more high-quality randomized controlled trials are needed to establish efficacy and safety.
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Other ingredients used for Chemotherapy (reducing side effects)
Aloe veraalpha-glycosyl isoquercitrin
alpha-ketoglutarate (AKG)
amino acids
anthocyanins
astaxanthin
astragalus
beta caryophyllene
Bifidobacterium bifidum
Bifidobacterium breve
Bifidobacterium infantis
Bifidobacterium lactis
Bifidobacterium longum
black cumin
black currant
blueberry
branched-chain amino acids
bromelain
Cannabis sativa oil
chamomile
chlorella
coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)
colostrum
turmeric
curcumin
cyclodextrin
d-alpha tocopherol
fish oil
ginger
grape
green tea
hemp oil
L-alanyl-L-glutamine
L-carnosine
L-cysteine
L-glutamine
L-glutathione
L-glycine
L-taurine
Lactobacillus acidophilus
Lactobacillus brevis
Lactobacillus bulgaricus
Lactobacillus lactis
Lactoferrin
Lentinula edodes mycelia
licorice root
lion's mane
luteolin
Marine lipid
Matcha
Melatonin
Milk thistle
N-acetyl-cysteine (NAC)
pectin
phytocannabinoids
pomegranate
protein
pyridoxal-5-phosphate (P-5-P)
quercetin
reishi mushroom
resveratrol
Saccharomyces boulardii
selenium
shiitake mushroom
spirulina
streptococcus thermophilus
tributyrin
Turkey tail mushroom
vitamin B6
vitamin C
vitamin E
Whey protein
Zinc
coix
herbal blend (proprietary)
soy isoflavones
3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)prop-2-enoic acid
Alpha Glucans
Antrodia camphorata
AHCC
alpha-lipoic acid
Alpha lactalbumin
Acemannan
Alkylglycerols
Bifidobacterium
Baikal Skullcap
Bifidobacterium adolescentis
Boswellic Acid
Bifidobacterium animalis
Bifidobacteria
BCAA
benzyl isothiocyanate
caryophyllene
Codonopsis
Curcuminoid
C-phycocyanin
cannabidiol
Clostridium butyricum
cannabigerol
dithiolthiones
ergothioneine
folinic acid
fucoidan
Glutamine
Glutathione
hydroxymethylbutyrate
Haematococcus pluvialis
Honokiol
HMB hydroxymethylbutyrate
Hyphomycetes
hericium mushroom
hemp
Lactobacillus plantarum
Lentinan
lactoglobulin
Lactobacillus
Methylselenocysteine
Milk Protein
Mesima
Mistletoe
Mushroom
Oldenlandia diffusa
polysaccharides
probiotics
Phenethyl isothiocyanate (PEITC)
Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA)
Peptides
Selenomethionine
Saccharomyces cerevisiae
Silychristin
Sulforaphane
Thymoquinone
Typhonium flagelliforme
Thymidine
Verbascoside
Other health conditions supported by peptides (unspecified)
ArthritisAthletic and Exercise Aids
Body Building
Broken Bones
Cartilage Damage
Chemotherapy (reducing side effects)
Colitis
Crohn's Disease
Exercise
Fibrosis
Hair (loss or thinning)