Taking probiotics can work to reduce pain and symptom severity in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) but which ones actually work?(1). The following article outlines 3 probiotics which have good quality scientific evidence behind them to prove that they help with IBS symptoms. Please note that these outcomes are not guaranteed and the level of change you…
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What Is A Probiotic?
Probiotics are becoming increasingly popular with various different health claims around them. But, what is a probiotic? Introduction Probiotics are described by the World Health Organisation as “Live microorganisms that when administered in adequate amounts, confer a health benefit to the host” (1). Probiotics can be either live bacteria or yeast which are usually added to…