vrijdag 27 maart 2009

Diverse conclusions on probiotics and IBS

A recent large-scale review article concluded that only Bifidobacterium infantis 35624 shows a convincing beneficial effect on irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Meanwhile, another review reported positive effects of several probiotics, while a third noted positive impact of Bacillus coagulans.

Debate surrounding the effectiveness of probiotics against IBS symptoms continues, as several articles published contradictory conclusions in the past few weeks. A review by Northwestern University and the University of Michigan concluded that B. infantis was the only one out of 13 different probiotic strains to significantly improve symptoms of IBS, including abdominal pain, bloating and bowel movement difficulty.
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