Zyflamend
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Last updated November 20, 2020. |
Key Points
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Zyflamend is a supplement blend of 10 herbs taken orally for several purposes:
- Inflammation support
- Soothing aches, pain and soreness
- Supporting joint function and flexibility
Components of ZyflamendZyflamend is a supercritical extraction of herbs using carbon dioxide and cosolvents, which is suspended in olive oil:1 |
Treating the Cancer
Working against cancer growth or spread, improving survival, or working with other treatments or therapies to improve their anticancer action
Cinical Evidence
No definitive clinical trials of Zyflamend have been published, but a few small trials show benefits:
- In a small phase I clinical trial in 2009 of men with HGPIN (a pre-cancerous abnormality of the prostate gland), 780 mg of Zyflamend plus combinations of other dietary supplements were administered three times a day. After 18 months, the majority of patients (60 percent) had only benign tissue at biopsy, and 48 percent of subjects demonstrated a 25 to 50 percent decrease in PSA. The treatment was well tolerated with no serious side effects.2
- A 2017 review of the impact of several dietary choices and Zyflamend found that Zyflamend showed promise in reducing prostate cancer progression.3
- A phase 1 clinical tried showed reduced prostate-specific antigen (PSA), a marker of prostate cancer, in about half of patients.45
- While a 2013 review found that conclusive evidence for the use of complementary medicine in prostate and bladder cancer is lacking—and use also carries risk—the authors considered the 2009 phase I trial described above to be “robust evidence” of “the potential role of Zyflamend as a therapeutic agent.”6
Lab and Animal Evidence
Reducing Risk
Clinical Evidence
A 2017 review of the impact of several dietary choices and Zyflamend found that Zyflamend showed promise in reducing prostate cancer risk.12
Optimizing Your Terrain
- Zyflamend shows anti-inflammatory properties in prostate cancer.13
- Reduced levels of enzymes that produce estrogen14
Access
Zyflamend is readily available online and in some stores and pharmacies that sell nutritional supplements. No prescription is required.
New Chapter, the manufacturer of Zyflamend, makes three formulations:
The clinical trial related to prostate cancer used the Zyflamend Whole Body formulation.
Cautions
A few potential minor side effects have been noted, but Zyflamend is generally well-tolerated. The manufacturers recommend taking Zyflamend with food to reduce the risk of heartburn.
People can be hypersensitive to any of the herbs in Zyflamend.
One or more of its herbal constituents may interact with other prescription drugs or other herbs. Check with your pharmacist for herb-drug interactions. Also, before using Zyflamend, consult with your physician. If you are already taking Zyflamend, notify your physician.
European barberry, a component of Zyflamend, should not be used by pregnant or lactating women or in newborn infants, as it can cause kernicterus; several fatalities have been associated with use in these populations.15
Dosing
BCCT does not recommend therapies or doses, but only provides information for patients and providers to consider as part of a complete treatment plan. Patients should discuss therapies with their physicians, as contraindications, interactions and side effects must be evaluated. Levels of active ingredients of natural products can vary widely between and even within products. See Quality and Sources of Herbs, Supplements and Other Natural Products.
See these sources for details about dosing and use:
- The New Chapter Zyflamend Whole Body
- Natural Medicines Database (requires purchase)
Integrative Programs, Protocols and Medical Systems
For more information about programs and protocols, see our Integrative Programs and Protocols page. |
Zyflamend is not yet listed in any of the programs, protocols or systems that BCCT references, although several of its constituent ingredients are used in programs and protocols.
Non-cancer Uses of ZyflamendBCCT has not reviewed the effectiveness of this therapy for non-cancer uses.
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Note: BCCT has not conducted an independent review of research of Zyflamend. This summary draws from the National Cancer Institute website, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center About Herbs and other sources as noted.
More Information
- National Cancer Institute:
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center About Herbs: Zyflamend
- National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health: PDQ® Cancer Information Summaries
- Donald I. Abrams, MD, and Andrew T. Weil, MD: Integrative Oncology, 2nd Edition
- National Cancer Institute: Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Health Professionals
- National Cancer Institute: Office of Cancer Complementary and Alternative Medicine
- Therapeutic Research Center: Natural Medicines Database
- American Botanical Council: HerbMed