Effect of Extra-Virgin Olive Oil on Hand Foot Syndrome and hs-CRP in Patients Receiving Capecitabine: A Randomized Trial

CONCLUSION: This study demonstrates the potential benefits of incorporating unrefined EVOO into the regimen of patients undergoing capecitabine chemotherapy. EVOO supplementation was associated with lower incidences of HFS and a reduction in hs-CRP levels, indicating its possible role in preventing HFS development and mitigating inflammation.PMID:38213043

Source: Acta medica Indonesiana - January 12, 2024 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Yenny Dian Andayani Mgs Irsan Saleh Aru Wisaksono Sudoyo Zulkhair Ali Legiran Legiran Radiyati Umi Partan Eddy Yuristo Fadhyl Zuhry Lubis Source Type: research