As we all know, there is no way for us to escape from the chemotherapy side effects but just can minimize it. There are many supplements that the patients can consume during the time undergoing chemotherapy. In part 1, I have introduced the benefits of consuming vitamins E, C and N-Acetyl-Cysteine (NAC) while undergoing the chemotherapy to minimize chemotherapy side effects. Today, we will go further to explore about the benefits of consuming the coenzyme Q10 and selenium in minimizing the chemotherapy side effects.
Against Cardiomyopathies and Liver Damage
Usually, the coenzyme Q10 is used together with vitamin E to protect patients from the cardiomyopathies which are induced by chemotherapy drug, Adriamycin. There are many studies proved that coenzyme Q10 is really work to prevent the Adriamycin-induced cardiomyopathies. As coenzyme Q10 is nontoxic, it can be used at high dosages. Cancer research showed that it can help in preventing liver damage from the chemotherapy drugs like Mitomycin C and 5-fluorouracil (5-FU).
Unfortunately, there was a study indicated that coenzyme Q10 should not be consumed at the same time when the chemotherapy agent is used. It would be too sad as coenzyme Q10 is really effective in preventing Adriamycin-induced cardiomyopathy. For your information, Adriamycin is a type of chemotherapy drug sometimes used as part of a chemotherapy cocktail. Therefore, kindly seek for advice from doctor before you consume the coenzyme Q10 as supplement so that the undesirable case will not occur.
Minimize Toxicity of Chemotherapy Drugs
On the other hand, the combined used of selenium, vitamin A and vitamin E us effective in minimizing the toxicity of chemotherapay drugs, especially Adriamycin. The synergistic effect of vitamin E and selenium can work together to enhance the functionality and effectiveness of immune system. Without the combination used of these two supplements, we might not see the positive result of the functionality of immune system.
In conclusion, the coenzyme Q10 can only be used with caution as it might cause other side effects if taken at the same time with chemotherapy agents. Selenium is effective in enhancing the body immune system so that we can stay healthy with any infection of diseases. In the forthcoming post, I will write about the benefits of consuming whey protein to minimize the chemotherapy side effects. Stay tuned! 
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