Systematic review: probiotics in the management of lower gastrointestinal symptoms – an updated evidence‐based international consensus

ConclusionsThis updated review indicates that specific probiotics are beneficial in certain lower GI problems, although many of the new publications did not report benefits of probiotics, possibly due to inclusion of new, less efficacious preparations. Specific probiotics can relieve lower GI symptoms in IBS, prevent diarrhoea associated with antibiotics and H. pylori eradication therapy, and show favourable safety. This study will help clinicians recommend/prescribe probiotics for specific symptoms.

Source: Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics - February 20, 2018 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: A. P. S. Hungin, C. R. Mitchell, P. Whorwell, C. Mulligan, O. Cole, L. Agr éus, P. Fracasso, C. Lionis, J. Mendive, J.‐M. Philippart de Foy, B. Seifert, K.‐A. Wensaas, C. Winchester, N. Wit, Tags: SYSTEMATIC REVIEW Source Type: research