2019
DOI: 10.2174/1573394714666180724122042
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Impact of Probiotics and Prebiotics on Colon Cancer: Mechanistic Insights and Future Approaches

Abstract: Colon cancer is one of the most common and most diagnosed types of cancer. It is a major cause of increased rate of morbidity and mortality across the globe. Currently, the focus has been shifted towards natural remedies for the treatment of colon cancer. These new methods of treatment include prebiotics and probiotics, as they offer great potential for alleviating symptoms of cancer. These are more promising and have lesser side effects than existing medications. Probiotics are living organisms which confer h… Show more

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“…For a microorganism to be considered probiotic for humans, it must meet such requirements as safety, viability, resistance to acid and bile, ability to produce antimicrobial substances (organic acids, hydrogen peroxide, peptides, and bacteriocins, among others), stimulation of the host's immune response, and effects on metabolic activities, such as vitamin production and cholesterol assimilation (Khusro et al, 2018). All of the above can lead to the reduction of gastrointestinal disorders, improvement of the general state of health, and even decreases in the incidence of colorectal cancer (Arora et al, 2019) and other health disorders.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…For a microorganism to be considered probiotic for humans, it must meet such requirements as safety, viability, resistance to acid and bile, ability to produce antimicrobial substances (organic acids, hydrogen peroxide, peptides, and bacteriocins, among others), stimulation of the host's immune response, and effects on metabolic activities, such as vitamin production and cholesterol assimilation (Khusro et al, 2018). All of the above can lead to the reduction of gastrointestinal disorders, improvement of the general state of health, and even decreases in the incidence of colorectal cancer (Arora et al, 2019) and other health disorders.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%