Diet & Supplements

Making sure my body is in the best condition...

Nutritionist

I engaged with a cancer dietician in the UK who I believe is great. We adjusted my food and I adopted a Keto model.

My eating is around unprocessed food, max of 40g of net carbs per day and protein 1x to 1.2x grams vs my body weight in.

The logic is that the sugar and carbs are controlled and minimised so that the tumour has reduced “easy” foods for it to grow

I actually feel healthy and the old rumours of the difficulty of Keto I have not experienced. I have found books of receiopies I enjoy and some I don’t; but my family can all eat together delicious foods with only the addition of rice, pasta, potatoes, carrots, etc (high carb) for the family

The first three days of starting were horrible, going through what some call Keto Flu, but after those three days I was fine

Water intake has always been something I looked at but I ensured I paid more attention to this as it also helped in the medicine and constipation

In addition to dietary matters, I also looked at supplements to make sure my body was fighting fit. Some supplements need a resting period, so I have them fort 3 weeks, and then a week off. some are also reduced during second stage of chemo which was advised

To support the overall process I also have fasting which is a full fast at certain days rather than fasting for agreed periods daily.

Supplements

Again, through the cancer dietician in the UK I engaged with, we reviewed the supplements that coudl help my body.

Vitamin D3 & K2

For Immune modulation, bone and brain health.

Pure Omega-3

Anti-inflammatory, neuroprotection, may enhance chemo effect.

B12 Folate

Essential with anti-epileptics and methylation support.

Magnesium Bisglycinate

nervous system support, relaxation and sleep.

Reishi

Immune modulation, anti-tumour, stress resilience.
Pause 3 days before and resume 3 days after chemo.

Lion's Mane

Cognitive support, NGF (Nerve Growth Factor) promotion, neuroregeneration.
Pause 3 days before and resume 3 days after chemo.

Liposomal Curcumin

Anti-inflammatory, anti-tumour, BBB-permeable.
Pause 3 days before and resume 3 days after chemo.

Resveratrol

To support recovery by helping reduce inflammation, protect healthy brain tissue, and potentially slow tumour cell activity.
It may also enhance the effect of treatment when taken between chemo cycles.
Pause 3 days before and resume 3 days after chemo.

Alpha Lipoic Acid

Alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) is being investigated as a potential supplement for glioblastoma (GBM) patients, particularly for its antioxidant and potential synergistic effects with chemotherapy. Studies suggest ALA can reduce cancer cell viability and proliferation, and may enhance the effectiveness of chemotherapy treatments like temozolomide.
Pause 3 days before and resume 3 days after chemo.

Pure Sunflower Phosphatidylcholine

To help repair and support brain, mitochondrial function and cell membranes after treatment. Phospholipids also aid energy production, reduce inflammation and support overall recovery - especially for the nervous system.

Recovery Biotic

For glioblastoma patients after chemo-radiation, probiotics may help mitigate treatment side effects and potentially enhance treatment effectiveness and recovery by modulating the gut microbiome.