Episode 225 - Supplements And Cancer: Are We Missing Out?

Whether it's joint pain, fatigue, brain fog, poor sleep, hot flushes or anxiety, it can feel frustrating when symptoms linger long after treatment ends. For many people, supplements seem like a logical place to look for menopause support, but with endless products, conflicting advice and cupboards full of half-used bottles, how do you know what's actually worth taking?

In this episode, I am once again joined by leading oncologist, researcher and integrative medicine specialist Professor Robert Thomas to explore the role supplements may play in supporting health and wellbeing after cancer.

Make sure to have pen and paper ready, as I think you’ll need it!

In this episode, we discuss:

Why so many cancer survivors turn to supplementsHow to identify what symptoms you're actually trying to supportWhich supplements have anti-cancer properties?Which supplements help with joint pain?Supplements that may help with sleepThe role of vitamin D, probiotics and omega-3What should I NOT have too much of?The debate around multivitamins after cancerCommon supplement mistakes that waste moneyCreatine: what we know and what we still don't know for cancer survivors

One of the most powerful messages from this conversation is that there is rarely one magic supplement. Instead, the best results often come from understanding your symptoms, focusing on overall health and making informed decisions based on evidence rather than marketing.

Episode Highlights:

00:00 Introduction

05:06 Discussing supplements with oncologists

08:34 Discussing supplement safety and benefits

11:13 Improving gut health in menopause

16:03 Concerns about multivitamins and antioxidants