In this randomized clinical trial, probiotics in differing potencies were given to patients on antibiotic therapy. The severity of digestive side effects from the antibiotic - bloating, cramping, and diarrhea - were measured in the groups receiving high dose antibiotics,…
In this review of the scientific literature for probiotics, the authors found numerous benefits to probiotic use, including: Improvement of Intestinal Health; Reduction of Cholesterol; Cancer Prevention; Prevention of Antibiotic-associated Diarrhea; Enhancement of the Immune Response; Protection Against Allergies; Improvement…
Functional constipation is a prevalent, burdensome gastrointestinal disorder whose treatment remains challenging. Probiotics have been increasingly investigated in its management. In this study, probiotics significantly reduced whole gut transit time by 12.4 hours and increased stool frequency by 1.3 bowel…
