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N-Acetylcysteine
N-acetylcysteine is used as a drug for acetaminophen overdose and to help break up mucus. It is…
Purported Uses:
  • Liver toxicity
  • Chronic lung disease
  • Depression
  • Cancer
  • Treatment side effects
Proteolytic enzymes
Proteolytic enzymes
Wobenzym®, Wobe-Mugos®, Zymactive®
Proteolytic enzyme (PE) treatments are used to reduce inflammation and to treat osteoarthritis,…
Purported Uses:
  • Cancer
  • Treatment-related symptoms
  • Hepatitis C
  • Immunomodulation
  • Inflammation
  • Infections
Zinc
Zinc
Cold-Eeze™, Zicam®, ZAND®
Zinc supplementation may reduce the length of a cold when taken within 24 hours of symptoms…
Purported Uses:
  • Common cold
  • Diarrhea
  • Radiation therapy side effects
  • Arthritis
Gerson Regimen
Gerson regimen is an unproven, alternative cancer treatment that involves a strict metabolic diet,…
Purported Uses:
  • Allergies
  • Arthritis
  • Asthma
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Cancer treatment
  • Cardiovascular disease
  • Chronic fatigue syndrome
  • Detoxification
  • Diabetes
  • Hypertension
  • Infertility
  • Lou Gehrig's Disease
  • Migraine treatment
  • Multiple sclerosis
  • Peptic ulcers
  • Psoriasis
  • Tuberculosis
Black Cohosh
Black Cohosh
Remifemin®, Menofem®, Klimadynon®
Black cohosh is used as a dietary supplement to relieve the symptoms of menopause and dysmenorrhea.
Purported Uses:
  • Dysmenorrhea
  • Menopausal symptoms
  • Premenstrual syndrome
Scorpion Venom
Scorpion Venom
Escozul®, Vidatox®, Escozine®
Blue scorpion venom has been marketed to cancer patients, but evidence is mostly based on anecdotes…
Purported Uses:
  • Pain
  • Inflammation
  • Cancer 
  • Treatment side effects
Bilberry Fruit
Bilberry fruit supplements are promoted to improve eyesight and overall eye health. It is also…
Purported Uses:
  • Cancer prevention
  • Ocular disorders
  • Circulatory disorders
  • Diabetic retinopathy
  • Diarrhea
  • Mucositis
  • Visual acuity
Reishi Mushroom
Reishi mushroom is used in Asian traditional medicine to boost the immune system and to promote…
Purported Uses:
  • Immunostimulation
  • Strength and stamina
  • High cholesterol
  • Lower urinary tract symptoms
Oleandrin
Oleandrin
Anvirzel™
Oleandrin is an extract from the plant, Nerium oleander, which contains substances that are similar…
Purported Uses:
  • Cancer
  • Heart failure
  • Hepatitis
  • AIDS
Sun Farms Vegetable Soup
Sun Farms Vegetable Soup is a proprietary product that is used along with conventional therapies to…
Purported Uses:
  • Cancer
  • HIV, AIDS
  • Immunostimulation
  • Maintain weight