Probiotics and Prebiotics in Colon Cancer Prevention
Author Information
Author(s): Liong Min-Tze
Primary Institution: Universiti Sains Malaysia
Hypothesis
Can probiotics and prebiotics help prevent colon cancer?
Conclusion
Probiotics and prebiotics may help prevent colon cancer through various mechanisms, but some studies show inconsistent results.
Supporting Evidence
- Probiotics can inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria that may cause cancer.
- Prebiotics help produce beneficial short-chain fatty acids that protect against colon cancer.
- Synbiotics, a combination of probiotics and prebiotics, have shown enhanced protective effects.
Takeaway
Eating good bacteria (probiotics) and special fibers (prebiotics) might help keep our tummies healthy and stop cancer from growing.
Methodology
The review discusses various studies on the effects of probiotics, prebiotics, and synbiotics on colon cancer prevention.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to varying dietary habits and the complexity of cancer mechanisms.
Limitations
Inconsistent data from in-vivo trials and variations in study designs and probiotic strains.
Participant Demographics
Demographic variations in colon cancer survival rates were noted, with differences across regions.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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