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Supplements that help with Mucositis

Curcumin for Mucositis

1 study Slightly Positive Curcuminoids at doses of 6000 mg/d in 3 divided doses are well tolerated and may prove efficacious in controlling signs and symptoms of oral lichen planus.

Zinc for Mucositis

4 studies Slightly Positive It was concluded that zinc sulfate administered during head and neck radiation therapy produced no significant benefit in relieving radiation-induced oral mucositis and pharyngitis with acceptable side effects. Slightly Positive It can be concluded that zinc sulfate might decrease the intensity of mucositis. Slightly Positive In conclusion, Zinc sulfate did not have any clinical benefits in prevention or reduction of severity, and duration of high-dose chemotherapy-induced mucositis in patients undergoing HSCT. Slightly Positive Zinc sulfate is beneficial in decreasing the severity of radiation-induced mucositis and oral discomfort. These results should be confirmed by additional evaluation in randomized studies with a larger number of patients.

Supplements that may help with Mucositis when combined

What functions are affected by Mucositis

Digestion

What body systems are affected by Mucositis

Digestive System