Oral mucositis
Supplements studied for oral mucositis.
Overview
Curcumin (DEX Score 68; medium effect size, high evidence, high trust) has medium-strength evidence that oral turmeric or curcumin mouthwash may reduce severity of treatment-related oral mucositis and associated pain. Iodine (DEX Score 32; very low effect size, low evidence, medium trust) mouth rinses during cancer treatment may reduce mucositis incidence and severity versus water rinses. Probiotics (DEX Score 64; medium effect size, medium evidence, high trust) are rated possibly effective, though detail is limited.
Aloe (DEX Score 52; low effect size, high evidence, medium trust) may lower mucositis risk or severity in some studies, often combined with other ingredients. Kefir (DEX Score 32; very low effect size, low evidence, medium trust) did not prevent mucositis in one colorectal cancer trial. See the heatmap and evidence reviews below.
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