Reliv Supplements Provide Nutritional Support—They Do Not Cure Cancer; Medical Treatment Required

Reliv International markets nutritional supplements (shakes, capsules) containing vitamins, minerals, protein, herbs, and proprietary blends (e.g., LunaRich). They are classified as dietary supplements under DSHEA, not drugs.

Key Points

• No clinical trials demonstrate efficacy for cancer treatment or cure.
• FDA does not evaluate supplements for safety/efficacy before marketing.
• Testimonials ≠ evidence; placebo effect, concurrent treatment, spontaneous remission confound anecdotes.
• Some ingredients may interact with chemotherapy (antioxidants potentially reducing efficacy).

Guidance

If you have cancer, follow your oncologist's evidence-based plan. Discuss any supplement use openly—some may interfere. Nutritional support (adequate calories, protein, micronutrients) is important, but supplements are adjunctive, not curative.