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Probiotic Duo Eases IBS Symptoms, Study Finds
19 Dec
Summary
- Two probiotics significantly improved IBS symptoms in adults.
- Participants taking probiotics showed increased healthy gut bacteria.
- The study involved 200 adults diagnosed with non-constipated IBS.
A blend of two common probiotics, Lactobacillus acidophilus LA-5 and Bifidobacterium animalis ssp lactis BB-12, has shown significant promise in easing symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). A recent study conducted in India tested these probiotics in 200 adults diagnosed with non-constipated IBS, a condition affecting a substantial portion of the population.
The research, published last month in the Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, revealed that after just one month, participants receiving the probiotic blend experienced a 75 percent improvement in symptoms compared to those on a placebo. This benefit continued over three months, with the probiotic group showing increased levels of healthy gut bacteria.
These findings represent the first evidence of the efficacy of this specific probiotic combination for non-constipated IBS. The study's results emerge amid a notable rise in IBS diagnoses in recent years, with experts pointing to increased awareness and potential impacts of COVID-19 on the gut microbiome.
