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Cachexia

Metabolism / Metabolic conditions

Also known as: Catabolic wastingUnwanted weight loss

Supplements for Oral Use

  • Arginine RatingRatingRating

    Arginine helps to prevent and overcome cancer or HIV induced cachexia and undesired weight loss. Take 3-10 g of arginine daily, in divided doses, for many months. Works better with HMB and glutamine.

  • BCAA's RatingRatingRating

    BCAA's help to produce protein and gain weight; useful to treat cancer cachexia. Take 4-5 g of BCAA's daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Carnitine RatingRatingRating

    Carnitine helps to overcome carnitine deficiency; reduces cachexia caused by other conditions. Take 1.5-3.0 g of carnitine daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • HMB RatingRatingRating

    HMB helps to prevent and overcome cancer or HIV induced cachexia and undesired weight loss. Take 3-5 g of HMB daily, in divided doses, for many months. Works better with arginine and glutamine.

  • DHA RatingRating

    DHA is an omega 3 fatty acid; it is a nutritional support; prevents cachexia during radiation therapy. Take 1-2 g of DHA daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • EPA RatingRating

    EPA is an omega 3 fatty acid; it is a nutritional support; prevents cachexia during radiation therapy. Take 1-2 g of EPA daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Glutathione RatingRating

    Glutathione reduces cancer and AIDS associated cachexia. Take 1.2-1.8 g of glutathione daily, in divided doses, for many months. Better to use N-acetylcysteine, glutamic acid and glycine mixture.

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