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Best Foods And Vitamins For Multiple Myeloma

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July 15, 2023
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For individuals with multiple myeloma, focusing on a balanced diet and specific nutrients can be beneficial. Here are some recommendations:

Good Sources of Vitamin B12:
- Clams
- Fortified cereal
- Tuna
- Nonfat plain Greek yogurt
- Salmon
- Beef
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Nutritional yeast

Good Sources of Folic Acid
- Spinach Show Full Answer

For individuals with multiple myeloma, focusing on a balanced diet and specific nutrients can be beneficial. Here are some recommendations:

Good Sources of Vitamin B12:
- Clams
- Fortified cereal
- Tuna
- Nonfat plain Greek yogurt
- Salmon
- Beef
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Nutritional yeast

Good Sources of Folic Acid:
- Spinach
- Fortified cereal
- Black-eyed peas
- Asparagus
- Brussels sprouts
- Broccoli
- Avocado

Plant-Based Diet:
- Emphasize fruits, vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy, lean meat, and healthy fats.
- Limit unhealthy, saturated fats to less than 10% of total daily calorie intake.
- Antioxidants (vitamin A, C, E, beta-carotene, lycopene) can help fight free radicals and may prevent cancer.

Hydration:
- Water is the best choice.
- Avoid or limit sugary drinks like fruit juice, soda, and sweetened teas.
- Alternatives: Fresh fruit-infused water, low-sugar sports drinks like G2 by Gatorade, Propel flavored electrolyte water, or Vitaminwater Zero.

Foods to Limit (if kidney damage is present):
- High potassium: Oranges, bananas, spinach, zucchini, peaches
- High phosphorus: Cheese, wheat bread, peanut butter, nuts, seeds
- High sodium: Processed foods, packaged snacks, condiments, salad dressings, sauces, restaurant or takeout foods

Additional Tips:
- Consult with a doctor before making major dietary changes or starting antioxidants.
- Cooking large batches and freezing portions can help conserve energy.

Always consult with your healthcare provider for personalized dietary advice.

July 9
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Berts Healthtree has a nutrition chapter. Anti cancer lifestyle also has webinars on healthy eating. As far as vitamins, always check with your healthcare team. Some do cause problems with your chemo drugs.

July 15, 2023

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