Cancer patients have low selenium blood levels. This element is important in wound healing. It also functions as an anti- oxidant. It is helpful in the treatment of acne. It hastens healing of peptic ulcer disease and burns.
Chelated zinc is preferable to zinc sulfate to reduce gastrointestinal symptoms.
There has been some anecdotal evidence that larger doses may be effective as an adjunct to the treatment of some forms of breast cancer. Further studies need to be done before a recommendation can be made. This is said to help enhance memory and be a potent free- radical scavenger. It is a tree extract used in many Asian countries. Its effects may take months to develop, but there is some evidence that its use may slow the development of Alzheimer's disease.