Can I eat Ejiao cake during chemotherapy?
Disease description:
Grandma said she's been feeling weak lately, so Mom bought her some donkey-hide gelatin cake. But she's currently undergoing chemotherapy and wants to know if it's okay to eat.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Peng Xiaodong
During chemotherapy, it is generally safe to consume Ejiao cake. Ejiao cake helps nourish the blood, boost qi, and moisten the lungs and yin. Consuming it in moderation can enhance the body's immune defense system, thereby alleviating damage caused by chemotherapy to the patient's hematopoietic system. However, excessive consumption should be avoided, as Ejiao cake is relatively heat-inducing and may lead to internal heat or indigestion.
