Table 4.

Side effects of radiotherapy, which are associated with an increased requirement of micronutrients and/or micronutrient deficiencies

Lack of appetite Nausea and vomiting Taste and smell disorders, difficulty swallowing Dry mouth Diarrhea Mucositis Ulceration of the gastrointestinal tract Fistulas (e.g. in the esophagus) Acute and chronic radiation enteritis