During the last years probiotics gained the attention of clinicians for their use in the
prevention and treatment of multiple diseases. Probiotics main mechanisms of action …

Background Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic functional bowel disorder.
Disturbances in the gastrointestinal microbiome may be involved in its aetiology. Aim To …

Background As the use and diversity of probiotic products expands, the choice of an
appropriate type of probiotic is challenging for both medical care professionals and the …

A microbial ecosystem in which bacteria no longer live in a mutualistic association is called
dysbiotic. Gut microbiota dysbiosis is a condition related with the pathogenesis of intestinal …

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is the most prevalent of the functional gastrointestinal
disorders (FGIDs). Current estimates are that IBS affects up to 10–12% of adults in North …

Background Ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn's disease (CD) are inflammatory bowel
diseases (IBD). Evidence implicates disturbances of the gastrointestinal microbiota in their …

Background: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common gastrointestinal condition. Studies
regarding the treatment of IBS with probiotics have not yielded consistent results, and the …

Probiotics are defined as live microorganisms, which when administered in adequate
amounts, confer a health benefit on the host. Health benefits have mainly been …

OBJECTIVES: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC) are
functional bowel disorders. Evidence suggests that disturbance in the gastrointestinal …

METHODS We have conducted a series of systematic reviews on the efficacy of therapy in
IBS and CIC. There have been several systematic reviews of therapy for IBS and CIC …