Editorial: Exploiting the effect of dietary fibre on the gut microbiota in patients with pelvic radiotherapy

Br J Cancer. 2022 Nov;127(9):1575-1576. doi: 10.1038/s41416-022-01993-2. Epub 2022 Sep 29.

Abstract

Even though the literature shows limited data regarding the epidemiological studies on dietary fibres in malignancies reduction, these nutritional components proved their efficacy in modulating general health status, reducing abdominal disease-associated symptoms, diminishing the inflammation connected with cancerous pathologies, and in health recovery after pelvic cancer radiotherapy.

Publication types

  • Editorial

MeSH terms

  • Dietary Fiber / pharmacology
  • Gastrointestinal Microbiome*
  • Gastrointestinal Tract
  • Humans

Substances

  • Dietary Fiber