Strain-specific and outcome-specific efficacy of probiotics for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Strain-specific and outcome-specific efficacy of probiotics for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Background: Consistent guidance for choosing an appropriate probiotic for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome is lacking. Methods: Literature databases searched included: PubMed, Google Scholar and NIH registry of clinical trials from inception to June 2021. Inclusion criteria: randomized cont...

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Main Authors: Lynne V. McFarland, Ph.D., Tarkan Karakan, MD, Ali Karatas, MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-11-01
Series:EClinicalMedicine
Subjects:
Probiotic
Irritable bowel syndrome
Gastrointestinal
Meta-analysis
Diarrhea
Constipation
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S258953702100434X

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