Potential Clinical Benefits And Probable Mechanisms of Action Promoted By A Nutraceutical Obtained By Fermentation And Rich In Β-Glucans And Amino Acids for Oncologic Patients

Abstract

Cancer patients are generally submitted to chemotherapy and radiotherapy, which tend to cause problems related to intense inflammatory processes, malnutrition, nausea, and emesis. Therefore, performing supplementation in these patients is important and necessary, as it favors cancer patients from a nutritional point of view. Amino acids and β-glucans obtained from fermentation processes proved to be important in the care of cancer patients because they improve the nutritional parameters and general condition of the patient. We aim to discuss the benefits obtained by cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy and radiotherapy who received supplementation with a fermented nutraceutical rich in β-glucans and amino acids. A literature review was carried out through an active search for scientific articles by the following descriptors in Portuguese: “nutraceutical”, “β-glucans”, “oncological patients”. In addition, we also discuss the benefits caused using the product called BionutriAR1®, a nutraceutical that contributes to the recovery of nutritional status. We conclude that the use of products capable of promoting supplementation of β-glucans and amino acids is beneficial to cancer patients, especially those undergoing chemotherapy and radiotherapy and, therefore, there is an indication of supplementation for these patients with the fermented product BionutriAR1®.