Read full paper at: http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=50228#.VDIskVfHRK0 Author(s) Rajitha Sunkata , Josh Herring , Lloyd T. Walker , Martha Verghese Affiliation(s) Alabama A & M University, USA . ABSTRACT Utilization of probiotics and prebiotics in food products and in the diet supplemental form continues to gain interest because of their health benefits. Cancer is the leading cause of death and strategies for chemoprevention are important to reduce mortality and morbidity. Probiotics are gaining attention to use as preventive agents. Efficacy of their use as chemopreventive agents was established through research. This review focused on the mechanisms of prebiotics and probiotics action against cancer...
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