Is Probiotic Yakult Helpful In The Treatment Of Irritable Bowel Syndrome?
Friday, September 12, 2008 - 09:35
in Health & Medicine
Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth is a common feature in irritable bowel syndrome and may be directly related to symptoms. SIBO is detected indirectly using the lactulose breath test, where an early rise in breath hydrogen is suggestive of SIBO. Researchers examined the effect of L. strain Shirota. After 6 weeks, there was a significant shift in the time of first rise after the lactulose breath test, indicating a reduction in SIBO.
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