[Ellie F]

Thanks Bunty for the post. When I was first diagnosed I watched a podcast by Dr Winer who argued exactly the same thing. He said two important things. Firstly anti oxidants derived from food were probably good even on chemo provided in normal amounts. Secondly that he believed they should not be taken whilst active cancer present as they 'feed' the tumour cells as they are more efficient at utilising nutrients for growth.
What I think is not clear is whether other non vitamins like turmeric are safe. A lot of research suggests benefits.is that because they work in a different way or have a different effect on cell growth. Certainly there is a body of thought that feels they actually down regulate her 2.
Ellie