We are avid green tea drinkers. Since starting CyBorD, I found out that a compound in green tea may actual prevent bortezomib (Velcade) from doing its work of proteamese inhibition. I am curious if anyone has run into similar food drug interactions that have put a change in the foods you usually consume.
Also, I was wondering if black tea could be an alternative to green tea? I have read mixed feelings on it, as black tea may still have the same compounds in green tea that inhibit the effectiveness of bortezomib.
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Re: Food-myeloma treatment interactions to watch out for?
Re green tea and Velcade, see:
https://myelomabeacon.org/forum/velcade-and-green-tea-t2569.html
I would suggest avoiding all red meat (on second thought, you should really eat more as multiple myeloma patients need it according to some experts). But only do this if all of your natural blood pH regulatory functions have failed and you find your blood has changed pH from its finely tuned norm. And certainly avoid dairy, but then again, those studies that implicate dairy in the development of cancer are just a hoax. But hey, you may already have excess calcium in your blood due to the multiple myeloma, so who needs dairy? But certainly you should go gluten-free, as it is implicated in inflammation, which is the root cause of all cancer. But if you go gluten free, keep eating whole grains, but avoid any that are GMOs. And always remember that asparagus will do you in if you have multiple myeloma. And for heaven's sake, avoid coffee due to the acrylamides it contains, except if you choose to use coffee as an enema. And sugar feeds cancer cells, so avoid all sugar even though your cells would cease to function if it weren't for the sugars that your body produces. It is also comforting to know that people that are overweight and drink more alcohol have a better prognosis with multiple myeloma (really). To be on the safe side and to counteract any of the wrong choices above, you would be well advised to drink a lot of pomegranate juice, but only drink it along with curcumin (with bioperine) and some fatty yogurt or olive oil.
Sorry, I couldn't help myself. My brother and I were laughing this week over all the poorly constructed diet/disease studies that are out there. Seriously, it is good to be concerned about potential interactions between the foods you eat and a given drug. And I do personally pay a lot of attention to what I eat and I pop a lot of supplements...I just acknowledge that my choices may be totally wrong and keep on experimenting with changes here and there.
https://myelomabeacon.org/forum/velcade-and-green-tea-t2569.html
I would suggest avoiding all red meat (on second thought, you should really eat more as multiple myeloma patients need it according to some experts). But only do this if all of your natural blood pH regulatory functions have failed and you find your blood has changed pH from its finely tuned norm. And certainly avoid dairy, but then again, those studies that implicate dairy in the development of cancer are just a hoax. But hey, you may already have excess calcium in your blood due to the multiple myeloma, so who needs dairy? But certainly you should go gluten-free, as it is implicated in inflammation, which is the root cause of all cancer. But if you go gluten free, keep eating whole grains, but avoid any that are GMOs. And always remember that asparagus will do you in if you have multiple myeloma. And for heaven's sake, avoid coffee due to the acrylamides it contains, except if you choose to use coffee as an enema. And sugar feeds cancer cells, so avoid all sugar even though your cells would cease to function if it weren't for the sugars that your body produces. It is also comforting to know that people that are overweight and drink more alcohol have a better prognosis with multiple myeloma (really). To be on the safe side and to counteract any of the wrong choices above, you would be well advised to drink a lot of pomegranate juice, but only drink it along with curcumin (with bioperine) and some fatty yogurt or olive oil.
Sorry, I couldn't help myself. My brother and I were laughing this week over all the poorly constructed diet/disease studies that are out there. Seriously, it is good to be concerned about potential interactions between the foods you eat and a given drug. And I do personally pay a lot of attention to what I eat and I pop a lot of supplements...I just acknowledge that my choices may be totally wrong and keep on experimenting with changes here and there.
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Multibilly - Name: Multibilly
- Who do you know with myeloma?: Me
- When were you/they diagnosed?: Smoldering, Nov, 2012
Re: Food-myeloma treatment interactions to watch out for?
Multibilly, thanks so much for the laugh! That is a good one!
That is exactly how I feel about all of the studies that continue to come out about his food or that supplement and blah blah blah. There absolutely IS a cause for concern but a person can make their head spin right off their shoulders with the details. It's mind blowing to try and keep up with it all.
Seems everything will kill you and everything will heal you. What's a person to do?!?
That is exactly how I feel about all of the studies that continue to come out about his food or that supplement and blah blah blah. There absolutely IS a cause for concern but a person can make their head spin right off their shoulders with the details. It's mind blowing to try and keep up with it all.
Seems everything will kill you and everything will heal you. What's a person to do?!?
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Guitarnut - Name: Scott Hansgen
- Who do you know with myeloma?: Me
- When were you/they diagnosed?: Sept 2011
- Age at diagnosis: 47
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Multibilly, if I could push a like button I certainly would.
Of course I'm trying to eat healthier but the information out there can be very conflicting. You need to find the right mix for yourself. Think I will have some ice cream now just because it makes me happy.
Of course I'm trying to eat healthier but the information out there can be very conflicting. You need to find the right mix for yourself. Think I will have some ice cream now just because it makes me happy.
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kjpoppit - Name: Kim Nelson
- Who do you know with myeloma?: Me
- When were you/they diagnosed?: Sept. 19th, 2013
- Age at diagnosis: 47
Re: Food-myeloma treatment interactions to watch out for?
My two cents, for what is worth:
Eat a good balanced diet. Use common sense. Do not go overboard. Let us know when/if you are taking supplements.
Eat a good balanced diet. Use common sense. Do not go overboard. Let us know when/if you are taking supplements.
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Dr. Ken Shain - Name: Ken Shain, M.D., Ph.D.
Beacon Medical Advisor
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