Evidence supporting the use of: Zinc
For the health condition: Cancer (natural therapy for)
Synopsis
Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 2
Zinc is an essential trace mineral involved in numerous physiological processes, including immune function, DNA synthesis, and cellular repair. Its use in cancer therapy is primarily based on scientific exploration rather than traditional medicine. Research has shown that zinc deficiency is relatively common in cancer patients, likely due to poor nutrition, malabsorption, or increased metabolic demands. Adequate zinc levels are necessary for maintaining immune competence, which is critical in cancer prevention and during treatment. Some studies have found that zinc supplementation can improve immune status and overall well-being in patients undergoing chemotherapy or radiation therapy, potentially reducing infection risk and improving appetite. However, there is limited direct evidence that zinc supplementation can treat or cure cancer itself. Preclinical studies suggest that zinc may influence cancer cell apoptosis and proliferation, but clinical trials demonstrating significant benefits of zinc as a primary or adjunctive cancer therapy are lacking. Furthermore, excessive zinc intake can be harmful and may interfere with the absorption of other essential minerals, such as copper. Major cancer organizations do not currently recommend zinc supplementation as a standard cancer treatment. In summary, while zinc is important for general health and immune function, its direct role in cancer therapy is not well-established, and the evidence supporting its use in this context is modest and primarily supportive rather than curative.
Other ingredients used for Cancer (natural therapy for)
7-hydroxymatairesinol (HMR)acai berry
ajoene
aloe vera
amino acids
green chiretta
anthocyanins
apricot
arabinogalactan
ashwagandha
astaxanthin
astragalus
barberry
basil
beet
berberine
berry flavor
beta and delta tocopherols
beta caryophyllene
beta-pinene
Beta-Glucan
beta-sitosterol
bisabolol
black cohosh
black cumin
black garlic
sesame
black walnut
blackberry
blueberry
Indian frankincense
branched-chain amino acids
broccoli
bromelain
bupleurum falcatum
burdock
cannabis sativa oil
capsaicinoids
carrot
cat's claw
catechins
caterpillar mushroom
chaga mushroom
chamomile
champignon
Chinese salvia root
chlorella
chrysin
cinnamon
citrus oil
citrus pectin
clove
coconut milk
cordyceps
cowage seed
cryptoxanthin
turmeric
curcumin
cuspidatum root
d-glucarate
dandelion
DHA (docosahexaeonic acid)
diallyl disulfide (DADS)
diallyl trisulfide (DATS)
DIM (diindolylmethane)
DPA (docosapentaenoic acid)
eleuthero
EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid)
epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG)
fisetin
fish oil
flavonols
flaxseed
gamma tocopherol
garlic bulb
genistein
genistin
ginger
ginkgo biloba
ginseng
gooseberry
gotu kola
greek mountain tea
onion
green tea
hemp oil
hesperetin
hesperidin
hibiscus
HMR lignan
Indian tinospora
indole-3-carbinol
knotweed
jujube
kale
kelp
lactoferrin
lentinula edodes mycelia
lignans
lion's mane
liquid liver fractions
luteolin
lychee
lycopene
maitake mushroom
mangosteen
marine lipid
matcha
medium chain triglycerides (MCT)
melatonin
mixed carotenoids
moringa
mustard seed
naringin
nettle
oleanolic acid
olive
omega-3 fatty acids
oyster mushroom
papain
parsley
pectin
perilla
phellodendron amurense
phenolic acids
phytocannabinoids
phytosterols
plantain
plum fruit
pomegranate
pomelo
protein
butyric acid
pumpkin
quercetin
reishi mushroom
resveratrol
rhizome
rosemary
rutin
scrophularia root
secoisolariciresinol diglucoside
selenium
shiitake mushroom
black ginger
soybean
sphaeranthus indicus
spirulina
sulforaphane glucosinolate
tocotrienols
tomato
trans-pterostilbene
tributyrin
triphala
turkey tail mushroom
Urolithin A
vitamin A
vitamin B
vitamin C
vitamin D
vitamin D3
seaweed
wasabia japonica
wheat grass
whey protein
mulberry
zinc
sarsaparilla
red clover
yellow root
suma
jiaogulan
typhonium
xanthium (cockleburs)
gastrodia
atractylodes
papaya
shen-chu
mugwort
neem tree
nut grass
alpinia galangal
clerodendrum indicum
commiphora
smilax
tinospora cordifolia
caesalpinia crista
rubia cordifolia
bee pollen
lingzhi
buckthorn
pau d'arco
morus
lemongrass
myrrh
root tuber
ferulic acid
siler root
cistanche
dioscorea
dodder
ganoderma
hyacinth bean
morinda
trichosanthes
zanthoxylum
royal jelly
polyphenols
purslane
coix
polyporus
aster root
noni
biota seed
nopal
goji berry
paw paw
millet seed
herbal blend (proprietary)
algae
indigo leaves
cocoa
AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK)
cayenne pepper
soy isoflavones
ashitaba
soursop
15,16-Dihydrotanshinone I
3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)prop-2-enoic acid
4-Hydroxyandrostenedione
7,4-Dimethoxyflavone
Arugula
Agarikon Mushroom
akebia
Antler
Alpha-Humulene
Amethoflavone
Amygdalin
Ankaflavin
Angelica
Apigenin
Aronia melanocarpa
Allicin
Antrodia camphorata
Achyranthes
Auricularia
Anamu
Abrus
Albizia
Artesunate
AHCC
Ajuga
Andrographolide
Avocado
Amentoflavone
Acetogenin
Acacetin
Allophycocyanin
Alpha-Lipoic Acid
Astragaloside
Armillaria mellea
anthocyanidins
Andrographis
Adzuki bean
Ampelopsin
Agrimonia pilosa
Asteracea
Allyl Sulfide
Acemannan
allyl isothiocyanate
Alkylglycerols
Alliin
Arabinoxylan
Allium tuberosum
Alantolactone
Anti-aromatase
Arctiin
Arjunolic acid
Artepillin C
Astragalin
Atractylone
Bee Propolis
Black Seed
Baikal Skullcap
Bai Ji
Baphicacanthus cusia
Bidens pilosa
Broussonetia
bergenin
Beta-hydroxybutyrate
Betulinic acid
Brassica
Boswellic Acid
Butea monosperma
Black galingale
Beef liver
Barleria
Berberis (unspecified)
Bitter Grass
Bok Choy
Baicalein
Beta-lapachone
Bee hive
Bael
Bloodroot
biochanin
Butternut
Basidiomycota
Betanin
Bauhinia
Boswellia
Baccharoides anthelmintica
Banyan
Butein
Bioflavonoids
Barbasco
Bee products
Black Nightshade
Bombax
Borassus aethiopum
Bacteria
benzyl isothiocyanate
Baicalin
Bignay
Boerhavia diffusa
Caffeic Acid
Cumin
Chinese Silkvine
Curry leaf
Caryophyllene
Cinnamomum
Chinese Mountain Ant
Cyanobacteria
Calotropis gigantea
Condurango
Calycosin
Chlorophyllin
Cod Liver Oil
Coriolus mushroom
Cactus
Carvacrol
Cynomorium
Capillary Artemisia
Cyanidin
chlorogenic acid
Chinese Fleeceflower
Curcuminoid
Capsaicin
Chinese Pond Turtle
Cancerina
Cereal grass
Chinese Raisintree
Cowherb
Cruciferous
Casticin
Curcumen
Centella asiatica
Cinnamic Acid
Curcuma
Carnosol
Chalcone
C-Phycocyanin
Chaparral
Cabbage
Chirata
Crinum latifolium
Cherimoya
Cephalotaxus sinensis
Chebulinic acid
Cinnamaldehyde
Corilagin
Coumaric acid
Crocetin
Cynaropicrin
Cytokines
Costus
Celastrus
Celosia
Carnosic acid
Cannabichromene
Cannabigerol
Dunaliella salina
Docosahexaenoic Acid
Diallyl sulfide
Delphinidin
Decursin
Daidzein
Diosgenin
Didymin
Diterpenes
Dithiolthiones
Diosmetin
Ellagic Acid
Eclipta
Elk antler
Emblicanin
Eicosapentaenoic Acid
Embelia
Ellagitannin
Emodin
Fig
Garlic
Galangal
Isoflavones
Lotus
Little ironweed
Mistletoe
Periwinkle
Rhubarb
Soy Protein
Sumac
walnut
Other health conditions supported by zinc
AbrasionsAcne
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
Aging (prevention)
Alcoholism
Anemia
Anorexia
Antibiotics (alternatives to)
Anxiety
Anxiety Disorders
Appetite (deficient)
Arthritis
Athlete's Foot
Attention Deficit Disorder
Autism
Autoimmune Disorders
Benign Prostate Hyperplasia
Birth Defects (prevention)
Bites and Stings
Blisters
Body Building
Body Odor
Boils
Broken Bones
Bruises (healing)
Bulimia
Burns and Scalds
Calcium Deficiency
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Cancer (prevention)
Cancer Treatment (reducing side effects)
Canker Sores
Carbuncles
Cardiovascular Disease
Cartilage Damage
Cataracts
Celiac Disease
Cervical Dysplasia
Chemotherapy (reducing side effects)
Cholera
Cirrhosis of the Liver
Cold Sores
Colds (antiviral)
Colds (decongestant)
Colds (general)
Colds (prevention)
Colds (with fever)
Colitis
Concentration (poor)
Congestion
Congestive Heart Failure
Conjunctivitis
Contagious Diseases
Convalescence
Copper Toxicity
Cough (damp)
Cough (dry)
Cough (general)
Cough (spastic)
Cradle Cap
Cramps (menstrual)
Crohn's Disease
Cuts
Cystic Fibrosis
Dandruff
Debility
Dehydration
Depression
Dermatitis
Diabetes
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diaper Rash
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Duodenal Ulcers
Dysentery
Eczema
Endometriosis
Energy (lack of)
Enteritis
Epstein Barr Virus
Erectile Dysfunction
Exercise
Eye Infections
Eye Problems
Eyes (red or itching)
Eyes (spots before)
Eyesight (poor)
Failure to Thrive
Fat Metabolism (poor)
Fatty Liver Disease
Fibrosis
Fingernails (weak or brittle)
Foot Odor
Free Radical Damage
Gastritis
Giardia
Gingivitis
Hair (loss or thinning)
Hair Care (general)
Halitosis
Hashimoto's Disease
Hearing Loss
Heart (weakness)
Heavy Metal Poisoning
Hemochromatosis
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis
Herpes
Hypothyroid
Impetigo
Infection
Infection (bacterial)
Infection (viral)
Infertility
Inflammation
Inflammatory Bowel Disorders
Influenza
Injuries
Insomnia
Irritability
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itching
Itching (rectal)
Jock Itch
Labor and Delivery
Lead Poisoning
Leaky Gut Syndrome
Leprosy
Lesions
Leucorrhea
Liver Detoxification
Lupus
Macular Degeneration
Mastitis
Measles
Memory and Brain Function
Menorrhagia
Menstrual Irregularity
Mental Illness
Metabolic Syndrome
Migraine
Miscarriage (prevention)
Mononucleosis
Mood Swings
Nerve Damage
Nervous Exhaustion
Night Blindness
Nursing
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Oral Surgery
Osteoporosis
Pancreatitis
PMS (general)
PMS Type A
PMS Type C
PMS Type D
PMS Type H
PMS Type P
PMS Type S
Pneumonia
Poison Ivy or Oak
Post Partum Depression
Post Partum Weakness
Pregnancy (herbs and supplements for)
Premature Ejaculation
Progesterone (low)
Prostatitis
Protein Digestion (poor)
Psoriasis
Puberty (hormone balancer)
Rashes and Hives
Rhinitis
Rosacea
Scars / Scar Tissue
Schizophrenia
Scratches and Abrasions
Seborrhea
Sex Drive (low)
Shingles
Sickle Cell Anemia
Sinus Infection
Skin (dry and/or flaky)
Skin (infections)
Skin (oily)
Skin Care (general)
Sleep (restless and disturbed)
Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth
Smell (loss of)
Sore or Geographic Tongue
Sore Throat
Stress
Stye
Sugar Cravings
Sunburn
Surgery (healing from)
Surgery (preparation for)
Syphilis
Teeth (loose)
Testosterone (low)
Thinking (cloudy)
Tickle in Throat
Tonsillitis
Tooth Decay
Toxemia
Triglycerides (high)
Tuberculosis
Ulcerations (external)
Ulcers
Vitiligo
Warts
Wasting
Worry
Wounds and Sores
Products containing zinc
Nature's Sunshine Love and Peas (Sugar Free)
Nature's Sunshine 5-HTP Power
Nature's Sunshine Adrenal Support
Nature's Sunshine AnxiousLess
Nature's Sunshine AnxiousLess
Nature's Sunshine Bowel Detox
Nature's Sunshine Calcium-Magnesium (SynerPro)
Nature's Sunshine Candida Clear
Nature's Sunshine Cellular Energy
Nature's Sunshine Children's Elderberry Immune
Nature's Sunshine Children's MultiVitamin & Mineral
Nature's Sunshine Defense Maintenance
Nature's Sunshine Dieter's Cleanse
Nature's Sunshine Glandular System
Nature's Sunshine Love and Peas
Nature's Sunshine Master Gland Formula®
Nature's Sunshine Mega-Chel
Nature's Sunshine Men's Formula (With Lycopene)
Nature's Sunshine MultiVitamin & Mineral (SynerPro)
Nature's Sunshine MultiVitamin & Mineral (Time Release)
Nature's Sunshine Natural Changes
Nature's Sunshine Nature's Prenatal
Nature's Sunshine Nature's Harvest
Nature's Sunshine Perfect Eyes
Nature's Sunshine Power Greens
Nature's Sunshine Power Greens To-Go
Nature's Sunshine Power Meal
Nature's Sunshine Power Meal
Nature's Sunshine Skeletal Strength
Nature's Sunshine Solstic Twenty-Four
Nature's Sunshine Solstic Immune
Nature's Sunshine Structural System (30 Day Program)
Nature's Sunshine Super Supplemental
Nature's Sunshine Super Supplemental (Without Iron)
Nature's Sunshine Super Trio
Nature's Sunshine Target TS-II Formula
Nature's Sunshine Thyroid Support
Nature's Sunshine Ultrabiome DTX
Nature's Sunshine VitaWave
Nature's Sunshine Yeast/Fungal Detox
Nature's Sunshine Zinc
Nature's Sunshine Zinc Lozenge
