Probiotics in colon cancer prevention

  • Marlena Wolek Department of Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine, Institute of Natural Fibres and Medicinal Plants, Poznań, Poland
  • Anna Bogacz Department of Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine, Institute of Natural Fibres and Medicinal Plants, Poznań, Poland; Department of Histocompatibility with Laboratory of Genetic Diagnostics, Regional Blood Center, Poznań, Poland
  • Bogna Juskowiak Department of Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine, Institute of Natural Fibres and Medicinal Plants, Poznań, Poland
  • Anna Polaszewska Department of Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine, Institute of Natural Fibres and Medicinal Plants, Poznań, Poland
  • Bogusław Czerny Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacoeconomics, Pomeranian Medical University, Szczecin, Poland
Keywords: Probiotics, Colon, Cancer, Prevention, Bacteria

Abstract

Probiotics are live, selected microbial strains that have a beneficial effect on the human body and when introduced into the body, they colonize in the digestive tract, especially in the large intestine, exerting a beneficial effect on the health of the host. The microbial strains, so that they can be included in the probiotics, must be thoroughly tested and meet several conditions. These microorganisms multiply in the gastrointestinal tract and are competitive for pathogenic microorganisms that cause infection. Probiotic bacteria are found in natural yogurts, sour milk, sauerkraut, pickled cucumbers. Many studies show a positive correlation between the consumption of probiotics and the risk of developing certain cancers. Probiotics are most likely to reduce the risk of developing colorectal cancer.

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.1297660

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Published
2018-06-25
How to Cite
Wolek, M., Bogacz, A., Juskowiak, B., Polaszewska, A., & Czerny, B. (2018). Probiotics in colon cancer prevention. MicroMedicine, 6(2), 62-68. Retrieved from http://www.journals.tmkarpinski.com/index.php/mmed/article/view/50
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