Dietary Fiber and Probiotics in Advanced Colorectal Cancer

The intervention consisted of a daily oral administration of 20g of a mixed dietary fiber powder (FibroBalance®, containing inulin, pectin, and β-glucan) and one multi-strain probiotic capsule (ProbioCare Forte®, delivering 10\^9 CFU of Lactobacillus acidophilus NCFM, Bifidobacterium lactis Bi-07, and Streptococcus thermophilus St-21).

This included dietary counseling from a registered dietitian and, if necessary, a standard oral nutritional supplement (Ensure®) to meet estimated energy and protein requirements.