Cancer patients often suffer from malnutrition. They lack not only energy-providing macronutrients such as proteins, fats, and carbohydrates, but especially the micronutrients that regulate metabolism. Micronutrients like vitamin D, selenium, L-carnitine, omega-3 fatty acids, and vitamin C play an important role in supporting the immune system of cancer patients, reducing inflammatory processes, alleviating side effects of cancer therapy, and improving the quality of life for those affected.

This patient guide informs you about the connections between cancer, malnutrition, micronutrient deficiency, the influence of cancer therapies on micronutrient balance, and how you can support your cancer treatment and improve your quality of life through controlled intake of micronutrients.