The Power of 2- Probiotic Strains Revolutionizing IBS Management
Are you struggling with IBS? Here's a game-changer – did you know there are specific probiotic strains that can work wonders for IBS symptoms? It's true! Your gut health plays a crucial role in finding relief, so why not opt for the clinically proven microbial heroes and save time on your road to recovery? Ready to take control? Let's conquer IBS together!
Probiotics as Bacteriotherapy
It is no surprise that the trillions of microbes in our intestines are not just there to help us digest food and make vitamins. There is more to these microbes than meets the eyes. Over the past decade much more has been studies regarding how the microbiome make-up if an individual can impact their overall health outcome. So now comes the term bacteriotherapy- the utilization of bacteria to alleviate or ameliorate symptoms of clinical conditions.
So what does this mean for IBS and Probiotics Strains?
While there is still more research to be conducted, several randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled clinical trials have demonstrated the utility of specific bacterial strains in alleviating IBS symptoms such as bloating, cramping, abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, nausea, and vomiting.
Which Probiotics Strains Alleviate IBS Symptoms?
Lactobacillus reuteri in a meta-analysis of six randomize placebo-controlled trials, Lactobacillus treatment was found to be associated with a significantly higher rate of treatment responders in the overall population with IBS, without any side effects. It was also shown to be efficacious for the treatment of infantile colic in breastfed infants and preliminary evidence demonstrates that this stain reduces abdominal pain in children with IBS.
Bacillus Coagulans has been demonstrated safe for human consumptions and shown to improve quality of life for IBS patients.
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