Can a low-bacterial diet improve outcomes for neutropenic cancer patients? Nutrients_MDPI lowbacterialdiet diet bacterialdiet bacteria microbiome gut guthealth neutropeniccancer cancer
By Dr. Priyom Bose, Ph.D.Jul 20 2023Reviewed by Sophia Coveney Scientists have reviewed the existing literature to provide evidence of the effectiveness of the low-bacterial diet in reducing mortality rates, infection incidence, and improving the quality of life in neutropenic cancer patients. This review is available in Nutrients.
Neutrophils are a type of white blood cell that defends the body against fungal and bacterial infection. Neutropenia is a condition that is characterized by a significant decrease in the number of neutrophils. Related StoriesLBD restricts the consumption of uncooked vegetables, fruits, meat, and fish. Additionally, it also restricts the consumption of soft cheese due to its higher risk of contamination.
Another study indicated that patients following LBD were at an increased risk of diarrhea and infection. In contrast, those following a free diet were found to be protected against common conditions including nausea, weight loss, and diarrhea.
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