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Breast Cancer
Combination glutathione and anthocyanins used as alternative for skin care
June 30th, 2005
A combination of glutathione and anthocyanins was used as an alternative for skin care during external-beam radiation. "Radiation dermatitis during therapy for breast malignancy can cause significant morbidity and delay treatment. RayGel (reduced glutathione and anthocyanins; Integrative Therapies, Portland, OR) appears to decrease this skin reaction, prompting us to undertake an objective evaluation of RayGel's effectiveness," scientists in the United States reported. "Patients undergoing whole breast external-beam irradiation were randomized to treatment with placebo or RayGel. Patients and investigators/staff were blinded to treatment assignment....
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2005-06-30)
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