Elderly patients are at risk of vitamin deficiencies due to several reasons, especially those with cancer diagnosis.
Recent study, COSMOS (Cocoa Supplement and Multivitamins Outcome Stud) has shown that multivitamin supplements improved memory and slowed age-related cognitive decline in elderly who are above 65 years of age. There were 3562 older adults included in the study. However, a challenging part is which multivitamin to take. In this study, over-the-counter “Centrum Silver” was given, and the most benefit was observed in patients with cardiovascular disease. It is not known how many patients with cancer diagnoses were in the study. It is very likely that patients with a cancer diagnosis may derive similar benefits from multivitamin supplements.
Multivitamin supplementation is a safe approach to help protect cognitive health in the elderly
Overall, the above studies suggested that multivitamin supplementation is a safe approach to help protect cognitive health in elderly. Further research is needed to understand who is most likely to benefit and the underlying mechanisms involved. The 4Cancerwellness team has developed a multivitamin which also has some of the same ingredients while avoiding vitamins which could interfere with cancer treatments. If you would like to learn more, click here.
An appropriate all-natural multivitamin
SafeVite, is a multivitamin supplement which has all the ingredients that could help with memory improvement and slowing cognitive decline while avoiding the vitamins which can interfere with cancer treatments and potentially the outcomes. It is an affordable supplement which is designed by oncology experts, specifically for those who are affected by cancer.
SafeVite is oncologist approved!
Developed by oncologists and oncology pharmacists to provide vitamins while minimizing interference with cancer treatments.
Cancer patients often take supplements unaware of the risks and possible negative outcomes. SafeVite addresses these concerns.
Using the most current references and studies, our research team has focused on vitamins that can be safely recommended for all cancer patients.
- The US Preventative Services Task Force recommends against the use of Beta-Carotene or Vitamin E supplements for the prevention of cancer. SafeVite avoids these vitamins.
- Vitamin D deficiency is all too frequent and considered one of the most important vitamins in those diagnosed with cancer.
- Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) deficiency can occur in cancer patients. B6 supports healthy nerves and can assist with relieving nausea.
- Vitamin B12 deficiency is frequent in cancer patients (specifically older individuals, those who are overweight, and those with diabetes).
- 3 out of 4 cancer patients at some point will have significantly elevated calcium. It is best to avoid calcium supplementation unless recommended by your doctor.
- Certain vitamins, like Vitamin C, have been shown to interfere with cancer treatment. SafeVite avoids these vitamins.