Posted in Probiotics

The gut microbiota-brain axis plays an important role in gastrointestinal function and regulating mood, anxiety, and pain, by communicating with the brain. Most studies have used animal models, however the following is a human double-blind study. This study provides multidimensional evidence that administration of a multi-strain probiotic (the probiotic studied is available in the United States as Omni-Biotic Stress Release) and the associated change in gut microbiota composition has a signi...

A recent randomized, controlled trial of 80 patients receiving H. pylori quadruple eradication therapy with bismuth demonstrated that adding L. reuteri for 1 month improved gastrointestinal symptom reduction to 42 percent of patients, compared with just 19 percent without the probiotic. Among 80 patients receiving bismuth-containing quadruple eradication therapy, abdominal pain symptoms decreased in 42% of those given the probiotic (Lactobacillus reuteri) versus 19% with placebo (OR 0.27,...