Summary of Research Findings
Summary of Research Findings
Summary of Research Findings
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<strong>Research</strong> on Reduction <strong>of</strong> Chemotherapy Toxicity (continued)<br />
Percentage <strong>of</strong> Good Status<br />
Karn<strong>of</strong>sky Performance<br />
Status<br />
88%<br />
41%<br />
80%<br />
68%<br />
Amrit<br />
control<br />
baseline 6th cycle baseline 6th cycle<br />
For the 6th cycle <strong>of</strong> chemotherapy<br />
27% more Amrit patients had healthy Karn<strong>of</strong>sky scores.<br />
The overall average was 17.5% higher for Amrit patients.<br />
Percentage <strong>of</strong> Vomiting<br />
Vomiting<br />
7%<br />
44%<br />
3%<br />
15%<br />
Amrit<br />
control<br />
baseline 3rd cycle baseline 3rd cycle<br />
For the 3rd cycle <strong>of</strong> chemotherapy<br />
29% fewer Amrit patients experienced vomiting.<br />
The overall average was 22% less for Amrit patients.<br />
Bar graphs reprinted with permission from Townsend Letter for Doctors and Patients, August/September 2000, pp. 134-138,<br />
Tel. 360-385-6021.<br />
Study 4 <strong>Research</strong> Highlights<br />
MAK-4 and MAK-5 supplemented diets were effective in reducing chemotherapy toxicity in breast cancer<br />
patients receiving chemotherapy and effectively supported weight maintenance. It also was found that MAK<br />
does not impede the anti-cancer effects <strong>of</strong> chemotherapy.<br />
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