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CLTann · 01-02-2008, 08:15 PM

During the haze and fleecing moment at the first discussion with my onc, I vaguely remembered his advice of not taking concentrated soy extract. Then he said something about vitamin C. I couldn't recall whether anti oxidants are okay or contraindicated.

I am taking Femara at the present time. Do any of you have any idea whether anti-oxidants, particularly glutathione peroxide, are acceptable for b.c. patients taking AI inhibitors?

I would like to try these for a skin condition. Thanks.

01-02-2008, 08:15 PM	#1
CLTann Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 476	Are antioxidant supplements contraindicated? During the haze and fleecing moment at the first discussion with my onc, I vaguely remembered his advice of not taking concentrated soy extract. Then he said something about vitamin C. I couldn't recall whether anti oxidants are okay or contraindicated. I am taking Femara at the present time. Do any of you have any idea whether anti-oxidants, particularly glutathione peroxide, are acceptable for b.c. patients taking AI inhibitors? I would like to try these for a skin condition. Thanks. __________________ Ann Stage 1 dx Sept 05 ER/PR positive HER2 +++ Grade 3 Invasive carcinoma 1 cm, no node involvement Mastec Sept 05 Annual scans all negative, Oct 06 Postmenopause. Arimidex only since Sept 06, bone or muscle ache after 3 month Off Arimidex, change to Femara 1/12-07, ache stopped Sept 07 all tests negative, pass 2 year mark Feb 08 continue doing well. Sep 09 four year NED still on Femara.