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Published in Nature, the surprising findings connect to the idea of “food as medicine” during cancer care and the ways diet can help us prevent and recover from illness. The research could lead to new treatment strategies for cancer patients and potentially others taking antibiotics. “Antibiotics disrupt the diversity of our gut bacteria, or microbiomes, which play an essential role in supporting our immune systems and overall health,” said co-senior author Marcel van den Brink, M.D., Ph.D., president of City of Hope Los Angeles and City of Hope chief physician executive. “Our research supports emerging evidence that avoiding sugary foods during antibiotic treatment may protect the microbiome. Preserving microbiome diversity has previously been linked with improved clinical outcomes for patients with cancer.”
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