Probiotics, Prebiotics, and Synbiotics: Gut and Beyond
Table 1
Various probiotic strains and their applications in different types of cancer and side effects associated with cancer.
Sr No
Strain
Indication
Results
References
(1)
L. rhamnosus GG + B. lactis Bb12 (10B each with inulin)
Polypectomized and colon cancer patients
Increased L. rhamnosus and B lactis in feces, reduction in C perfringens, prevents increased secretion of IL-2 in polypectomized patients, increased production of interferon-γ in cancer patients.
Diarrhea related to chemotherapy of colorectal cancer
Patients had less grade 4 or 4 diarrhea, less abdominal discomfort, needed less hospital care and had fewer chemo dose reduction due to bowel toxicity.