A study by American scientists has shown that the use of fiber and probiotics can significantly improve the results of immunotherapy for cancer. This was reported by the Anderson Cancer Center (USA).
The project involved 438 melanoma patients who provided information about their diet, probiotics, and antibiotic use.
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No significant difference in survival was found between those who took probiotics and those who did not.
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At the same time, patients who consumed enough fiber had higher survival rates.
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The best results were observed in those who combined fiber and probiotics in their diet.
Further experiments on mice confirmed that dietary fiber and probiotics contribute to the formation of healthy intestinal microflora. This enhances the immune system's ability to fight tumors. In animals that received antibiotics and little fiber, on the contrary, tumors developed faster.
According to researchers, proper nutrition can be an important factor in successful treatment. Fiber and probiotics enhance the effectiveness of immunotherapy, and therefore increase the chances of recovery.
Although the results so far have been obtained mainly for melanoma, scientists believe that they can be extended to other types of cancer - this should be confirmed by subsequent studies.
