Hello,
I hope anyone have any advice on supplements. I historically have taken a joint supplement and hair supplement. I asked my BCN if they were ok and she said that the only thing to avoid is grapefruit if on tamoxifen (I’m not). However I know that there are question marks around sage, collagen, turmeric, … Does anyone know if there is a guide we can use? Or does anyone have any advice? (My cancer was hormone positive).
thanks!
hi bobof
I'm Daisy53 one of the Community Champions on this forum. I suggest that you talk to your oncology nurse about what supplements are safe to use while having treatment.
Best wishes
Daisy53
Ask your bcn. Lots are safe but in my experience personally and professionally -
Unfortunately most supplements are a total waste of money. And some are harmful - tumeric is I believe a NO if you are on tamoxifen.
Vit D and calcium - are often given.And vit D is hard to get enough of in the UK!
pretty much everything else you should be able to get enough of from a balanced plant based diet. So I’d be inclined to say don’t waste your money!!
caveat might be if you have a restrictive diet in an particular respect,
exercise, water, cut out the drink, Mediterranean diet, lots of olive oil, bit of morning sunshine , decent sleep , take the tablets the doctors give you……. I guess that’s what gives you the best shot at living a healthy life 
Hi, it's frustrating when your nurse can't really advise. You can contact the Macmillan team and get some advice from one of their specialists. Give them a call on 0800 808 0000 or use the chat functionality here Link here
best wishes
Thanks Irishgirl16 
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