A member asked:

What are your thoughts on coconut oil, apple cider vinegar, and tumeric as cancer fighting supplements?

4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Save your money.: No evidence that these do anything and there is no plausible mechanism of action.

Answered 8/4/2015

4.7k views

Thank
Dr. Devon Webster answered

Specializes in Medical Oncology

Not much data: I try to be open-minded, and i read about complementary therapies. There's very little good research to say these are effective. Exercise, lowering your fat intake, lowering your alcohol intake, and not smoking are far more effective ways to prevent cancer.

Answered 5/20/2014

4.7k views

Thank
Dr. Randy Baker answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

Turmeric impressive: Some animal studies suggest coconut oil may prevent colon, breast and skin cancer but no human studies have been done. Some claim apple cider vinegar prevents and treats cancer but I know of no research to support this. But I am quite impressed with research on turmeric for preventing and even treating cancer- see http://tinyurl.com/367cza and http://tinyurl.com/kwmnbhv

Answered 2/18/2016

4.7k views

Thank

Related Questions