Systematic review with meta ‐analysis: the efficacy of probiotics in inflammatory bowel disease

ConclusionsVSL#3 may be effective in inducing remission in active UC. Probiotics may be as effective as 5‐ASAs in preventing relapse of quiescent UC. The efficacy of probiotics in CD remains uncertain, and more evidence from RCTs is required before their utility is known.

Source: Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics - June 27, 2017 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Y. Derwa, D. J. Gracie, P. J. Hamlin, A. C. Ford Tags: SYSTEMATIC REVIEW WITH META ‐ANALYSIS Source Type: research