Are spinach a good iron source?

Moderately: their iron is poorly bioavailable and oxalates limit absorption. Pulses and seeds are often more effective.

Does protein demineralise bone?

No. This belief is refuted: sufficient protein intake is linked to better bone density, especially after 60.

Should you "starve" the tumour by cutting sugar?

No. This idea is not scientifically validated and mainly leads to undernutrition, which worsens treatment tolerance.

All your needs

Immunity, bones & supportive care

Iron deficiency, bone fragility, joint pain and autoimmune disease, cancer treatment or loss of appetite: nutrition that supports your treatment and protects muscle and bone, in coordination with the medical team.

Nutrition that supports treatment, muscle and bone.

You may recognise yourself here

A blood test showed low ferritin or anaemia.
Osteoporosis, joint pain or an autoimmune condition under medical follow-up.
Unintentional weight loss or reduced appetite during treatment.

Which situation fits you?

Iron or fatigue with confirmed anaemia: “Anaemia & iron deficiency”.
Fragile bones: “Osteoporosis”. Joints or autoimmunity: “Joint pain”.
Cancer treatment or loss of appetite: “Cancer” or “Undernutrition”.

What the dietitian can work on with you

Preventing undernutrition and preserving muscle and bone.
Adapting meals to treatment side effects.
Building a Mediterranean-style diet that is realistic day to day.

What remains with your doctor

Diagnosis and treatment remain with your doctor and care team.
Any supplementation (iron, vitamin D, calcium) is decided with your doctor.
Nutrition complements treatment; it never replaces it.

Clinical note: Dietary care complements care from your doctor, who is responsible for diagnosis, prescribing laboratory tests and the CNS prescription.