Oncological processes are complex diseases that require a precise treatment that combines pharmacology and diet. In this way, a synergistic effect can be produced between both components, improving the prognosis. For this reason, we are going to offer you a series of eating tips during and after radiotherapy.
In recent years, nutritional recommendations in the setting of cancer have varied widely. Before, they opted for a hypercaloric model rich in carbohydrates. Today, the opposite is argued. The restriction of sugars and the contribution of certain micronutrients appear to be effective in increasing survival.
Feeding during radiation therapy
The diet in the process of radiation therapy aims to reduce the side effects of it and increase its effectiveness. For the latter, strategies such as the ketogenic diet can be used, especially in glucose-dependent tumors.
According to research published in the journal Molecular Metabolism , carbohydrate restriction is useful as an adjunctive treatment in oncological processes, since it delays or slows tumor growth. However, it is necessary to offer a series of more precise dietary recommendations to avoid side effects of the treatment.
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