Examine Database: Dry Mouth Symptoms
| Intervention | Grade | Effect | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betaine | B | ||
| Ashwagandha | C | ||
| Kefir | F | ||
| 16:8 Intermittent Fasting | |||
| Low-Level Laser Therapy | |||
| Psychosocial Interventions |
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Nondrug interventions may improve nutritional status and reduce treatment complications in head and neck cancer patients
In this meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials, nondrug interventions improved markers of nutritional status and reduced the risk of treatment complications in adults who were undergoing radiotherapy for head and neck cancers.
Natural enzymes mouthwash vs. benzydamine mouthwash for dry mouth
Nonpharmacologic interventions for radiation-induced dry mouth
Sodium hyaluronate mouthwash for radiotherapy-induced dry mouth
Thyme honey reduces dry mouth in elderly people with renal disease
Examine Database References
- 16:8 Intermittent Fasting - Kelsey Gabel, Kristin K Hoddy, Krista A VaradySafety of 8-h time restricted feeding in adults with obesityAppl Physiol Nutr Metab.(2019 Jan)
- Kefir - Gulbeyaz Can, Erkan Topuz, Duygu Derin, Zehra Durna, Adnan AydinerEffect of kefir on the quality of life of patients being treated for colorectal cancerOncol Nurs Forum.(2009 Nov)
- Ashwagandha - Auddy, B, et alA Standardized Withania Somnifera Extract Significantly Reduces Stress-Related Parameters in Chronically Stressed Humans: A Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled StudyJ Am Nut Assn.()
- Betaine - Ship JA, McCutcheon JA, Spivakovsky S, Kerr ARSafety and effectiveness of topical dry mouth products containing olive oil, betaine, and xylitol in reducing xerostomia for polypharmacy-induced dry mouthJ Oral Rehabil.(2007 Oct)
- Betaine - Rantanen I, Tenovuo J, Pienihäkkinen K, Söderling EEffects of a betaine-containing toothpaste on subjective symptoms of dry mouth: a randomized clinical trialJ Contemp Dent Pract.(2003 May 15)
- Betaine - Pia López-Jornet, Fabio Camacho-Alonso, Consuelo Rodriguez-AguadoEvaluation of the clinical efficacy of a betaine-containing mouthwash and an intraoral device for the treatment of dry mouthJ Oral Pathol Med.(2012 Mar)
- Betaine - E Söderling, A Le Bell, V Kirstilä, J TenovuoBetaine-containing toothpaste relieves subjective symptoms of dry mouthActa Odontol Scand.(1998 Apr)
- Psychosocial Interventions - Jin X, Fan Y, Guo C, Yang J, Zeng YC, Zhang JEEffect of nonpharmacological interventions on nutrition status, complications and quality of life in head and neck cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Int J Nurs Pract.(2024 Jun 5)