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Can diet alone cure cancer? | Krystle Zuniga, PhD

May 22, 2023
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INSIGHT

Diet Alone Is Not A Cure

  • Diet alone curing cancer is a pervasive and dangerous myth that delays evidence-based treatment.
  • Social media spreads exclusionary food rules and supplement claims that harm vulnerable patients.
ADVICE

Prioritize Calories And Protein

  • Prioritize adequate calories and protein during treatment to prevent muscle loss.
  • Maintain weight and muscle because muscle loss links to worse survival and more treatment toxicities.
ADVICE

Practical Protein Targets

  • Aim for 1–1.5 g protein/kg body weight and up to 2–2.5 g/kg for severe weight loss or cachexia.
  • Put a protein-rich food at every meal and use supplements like powders or smoothies if appetite is low.
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