Examine Database: Cachexia
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Omega-3s for cancer cachexia
In this meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials, supplementation with omega-3 fatty acids appeared to increase body weight in participants with cancer cachexia, but the quality of evidence was very low.
Ginger may improve GI symptoms in cachexia patients
Yukgunja-Tang improves cancer-related anorexia
Cannabinoids do not appear to provide benefit in the context of cachexia
Do cannabinoids improve outcomes in cancer cachexia patients?
Examine Database References
- Quality of Life - Gil Bar-Sela, Daniela Zalman, Valerya Semenysty, Eyal BallanThe Effects of Dosage-Controlled Cannabis Capsules on Cancer-Related Cachexia and Anorexia Syndrome in Advanced Cancer Patients: Pilot StudyIntegr Cancer Ther.(Jan-Dec 2019)
- Quality of Life - Cannabis-In-Cachexia-Study-Group, Strasser F, Luftner D, Possinger K, Ernst G, Ruhstaller T, Meissner W, Ko YD, Schnelle M, Reif M, Cerny TComparison of orally administered cannabis extract and delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol in treating patients with cancer-related anorexia-cachexia syndrome: a multicenter, phase III, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial from the Cannabis-In-Cachexia-Study-GroupJ Clin Oncol.(2006 Jul 20)