“Taking golo?”
Is golo safe to take during chemo treatments?
Male | 68 years old
4 Answers
Hematologist-Oncologist|Hematology&OncologyHematologist-Oncologist
Hello
I am presuming that “Golo” is referring to a patented all natural plant and mineral based dietary supplement that has been clinically tested and found to be effective in weight loss. Your question is if this supplement is safe to take when a person is receiving chemotherapy. I am presuming that the chemotherapy is being given as a treatment for cancer.
Chemotherapy is an administration of medications that is very intensive. There are side effects associated with these drugs. Each chemotherapy has specific side effects that effect both he cancer that is the target. The side effects also effect normal body tissues. Many times weight loss is associated with these agents.
It is not possible to state yes or no as an answer to your question. The concurrent administration of golo supplements depends on the chemotherapy that you are receiving and also on the type of cancer that is being treated. In general the best answer is to avoid taking supplements that might have side effects on your normal body tissues and concentrate on the chemotherapy that is being given to treat the cancer.
Many times this question needs to be asked of the oncologist who is prescribing and delivering the chemotherapy. The oncologist needs to be aware of any supplements that you are taking in order to assess any side effects that may be arising from the chemotherapy or the cancer. This should be discussed with the oncologist.
Thanks.
I am presuming that “Golo” is referring to a patented all natural plant and mineral based dietary supplement that has been clinically tested and found to be effective in weight loss. Your question is if this supplement is safe to take when a person is receiving chemotherapy. I am presuming that the chemotherapy is being given as a treatment for cancer.
Chemotherapy is an administration of medications that is very intensive. There are side effects associated with these drugs. Each chemotherapy has specific side effects that effect both he cancer that is the target. The side effects also effect normal body tissues. Many times weight loss is associated with these agents.
It is not possible to state yes or no as an answer to your question. The concurrent administration of golo supplements depends on the chemotherapy that you are receiving and also on the type of cancer that is being treated. In general the best answer is to avoid taking supplements that might have side effects on your normal body tissues and concentrate on the chemotherapy that is being given to treat the cancer.
Many times this question needs to be asked of the oncologist who is prescribing and delivering the chemotherapy. The oncologist needs to be aware of any supplements that you are taking in order to assess any side effects that may be arising from the chemotherapy or the cancer. This should be discussed with the oncologist.
Thanks.
I have no idea what Golo is nor are there any studies to support it. Taking any OTC drugs, especially supplements, is potentially dangerous with chemotherapy as no studies have been done to assess its potential interaction with these drugs.
It sounds safe. Discuss it with your physician.
I am unsure, but I usually do not recommend trying to lose weight during chemotherapy. It is an excellent time to get in all the nutrition you can tolerate.
