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Although we can not be sure of the Chemo-Gut Probiotic Trial's results, the research method and probiotic treatment being evaluated are based on extensive peer reviewed research.

Below are some relevant research papers that you may be interested in reading!

2019

The chemo-gut study design has been reviewed by other researchers in the field.

The chemo-gut study: Investigating the long-term effects of chemotherapy on gut microbiota, metabolic, immune, psychological and cognitive parameters in young adult Cancer survivors; study protocol

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2022

A long term effect of chemotherapy is a decreased microbiome diversity.

The chemo-gut pilot study: Associations between gut microbiota, gastrointestinal symptoms, and psychosocial health outcomes in a cross-sectional sample of young adult cancer survivors

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2021

Probiotics are associated with improvements in gastrointestinal and mental health symptoms and overall quality of life.

The use of prebiotic and probiotic interventions for treating gastrointestinal and psychosocial health symptoms in cancer patients and survivors: A systematic review

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2022

Cancer survivors experience chronic GI symptoms lasting for years after cancer treatment, which are associated with worse mental and physical health.

The chemo-gut study: A cross-sectional survey exploring physical, mental, and gastrointestinal health outcomes in cancer survivors

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2024

Antibiotic use, probiotic use, dietary health behaviors, and GI symptoms are related. Diet and exercise behaviors are related to certain types of bacteria.

Associations between health behaviors, gastrointestinal symptoms, and gut microbiota in a cross-sectional sample of cancer survivors: Secondary analysis from the chemo-gut study

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