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The Budwig diet involves eating flaxseed (linseed) oil, mixed with cottage cheese and low-fat milk. There is no reliable evidence to show that the Budwig diet can treat or prevent cancer.
Summary
The Budwig diet involves eating flaxseed oil mixed with cottage cheese and milk
There is no scientific evidence to use it as a treatment for cancer
The diet might have side effects and it doesn’t contain all the nutrients we need
Last reviewed: 29 Jul 2022
Next review due: 29 Jul 2025
Find detailed information and research into some of the many different complementary and alternative therapies used by people with cancer.
A complementary therapy means you can use it alongside your conventional medical treatment. It may help you to feel better and cope better with your cancer and treatment. An alternative therapy is generally used instead of conventional medical treatment.
This section has information about the safety of complementary cancer therapies and alternative cancer therapies.
Find organisations, support groups, books, websites and other resources about complementary and alternative therapies.
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