How Can We Modulate the Gut Microbiome for Cancer Prevention and Treatment?
Modulating the gut microbiome to prevent or treat cancer is an emerging area of research. Strategies include dietary changes, probiotics, prebiotics, and fecal microbiota transplantation. For instance, a diet rich in fiber and fermented foods can promote a healthy microbiome. Probiotics and prebiotics can also help maintain or restore a balanced microbial community. In some cases, fecal microbiota transplantation has been used to treat conditions like Clostridium difficile infection, which can affect cancer treatment outcomes.
