Evidence supporting the use of: Vitamin C (calcium ascorbate)
For the health condition: Chemotherapy (reducing side effects)

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 2

Vitamin C (calcium ascorbate) has been studied for its potential to reduce the side effects of chemotherapy, though current evidence is limited and somewhat inconsistent. Some early observational and small clinical studies suggested that intravenous vitamin C could help improve quality of life and reduce symptoms such as fatigue, nausea, and pain in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. The proposed mechanisms include antioxidant effects that may reduce oxidative tissue damage caused by chemotherapy, as well as possible enhancement of immune function. However, most of these studies used intravenous (not oral) vitamin C, and sample sizes were small or lacked rigorous controls.

Larger, well-designed randomized controlled trials are scarce. Systematic reviews and meta-analyses have generally concluded that there is insufficient high-quality evidence to recommend vitamin C supplementation (including calcium ascorbate) as a standard adjunct to chemotherapy for reducing side effects. Some oncologists are also concerned that antioxidants like vitamin C might interfere with the efficacy of certain chemotherapeutic agents, though clinical evidence for this is mixed.

In summary, while there is some scientific rationale and limited early evidence for the use of vitamin C to support patients receiving chemotherapy, especially in terms of symptom relief, the overall evidence is weak (rated 2/5). More robust clinical trials are required to establish safety, efficacy, and optimal dosing.

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