Effect of probiotic supplementation on gastrointestinal motility, inflammation, motor, non-motor symptoms and mental health in Parkinson’s disease: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Abstract Background Parkinson’s disease (PD) is the second most common neurodegenerative disease worldwide. Gut dysbiosis is hypothesized to cause PD; therefore, whether probiotics can be used as adjuvants in the treatment of PD is being actively investigated. Aims We performed a systematic review a...

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Main Authors: Jong Mi Park, Sang Chul Lee, Chorom Ham, Yong Wook Kim
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Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-03-01
Series:Gut Pathogens
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13099-023-00536-1
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author Jong Mi Park
Sang Chul Lee
Chorom Ham
Yong Wook Kim
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Chorom Ham
Yong Wook Kim
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description Abstract Background Parkinson’s disease (PD) is the second most common neurodegenerative disease worldwide. Gut dysbiosis is hypothesized to cause PD; therefore, whether probiotics can be used as adjuvants in the treatment of PD is being actively investigated. Aims We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the effectiveness of probiotic therapy in PD patients. Methods PUBMED/MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cochrane, Scopus, PsycINFO and Web of Science databases were searched till February 20, 2023. The meta-analysis used a random effects model and the effect size was calculated as mean difference or standardized mean difference. We assessed the quality of the evidence using the Grade of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) approach. Results Eleven studies involving 840 participants were included in the final analysis. This meta-analysis showed high-quality evidence of improvement in Unified PD Rating Scale Part III motor scale (standardized mean difference [95% confidence interval]) (− 0.65 [− 1.11 to − 0.19]), non-motor symptom (− 0.81 [− 1.12 to − 0.51]), and depression scale (− 0.70 [− 0.93 to -0.46]). Moderate to low quality evidence of significant improvement was observed in gastrointestinal motility (0.83 [0.45–1.10]), quality of life (− 1.02 [− 1.66 to − 0.37]), anxiety scale (− 0.72 [− 1.10 to − 0.35]), serum inflammatory markers (− 5.98 [− 9.20 to − 2.75]), and diabetes risk (− 3.46 [− 4.72 to − 2.20]). However, there were no significant improvements in Bristol Stool Scale scores, constipation, antioxidant capacity, and risk of dyslipidemia. In a subgroup analysis, probiotic capsules improved gastrointestinal motility compared to fermented milk. Conclusion Probiotic supplements may be suitable for improving the motor and non-motor symptoms of PD and reducing depression. Further research is warranted to determine the mechanism of action of probiotics and to determine the optimal treatment protocol.
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spelling doaj.art-4de5f3bbe4e54b599f1b6b7a1a2670222023-03-22T11:20:23ZengBMCGut Pathogens1757-47492023-03-0115111710.1186/s13099-023-00536-1Effect of probiotic supplementation on gastrointestinal motility, inflammation, motor, non-motor symptoms and mental health in Parkinson’s disease: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trialsJong Mi Park0Sang Chul Lee1Chorom Ham2Yong Wook Kim3Department and Research Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine, Yonsei University College of MedicineDepartment and Research Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine, Yonsei University College of MedicineDepartment and Research Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine, Yonsei University College of MedicineDepartment and Research Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine, Yonsei University College of MedicineAbstract Background Parkinson’s disease (PD) is the second most common neurodegenerative disease worldwide. Gut dysbiosis is hypothesized to cause PD; therefore, whether probiotics can be used as adjuvants in the treatment of PD is being actively investigated. Aims We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the effectiveness of probiotic therapy in PD patients. Methods PUBMED/MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cochrane, Scopus, PsycINFO and Web of Science databases were searched till February 20, 2023. The meta-analysis used a random effects model and the effect size was calculated as mean difference or standardized mean difference. We assessed the quality of the evidence using the Grade of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) approach. Results Eleven studies involving 840 participants were included in the final analysis. This meta-analysis showed high-quality evidence of improvement in Unified PD Rating Scale Part III motor scale (standardized mean difference [95% confidence interval]) (− 0.65 [− 1.11 to − 0.19]), non-motor symptom (− 0.81 [− 1.12 to − 0.51]), and depression scale (− 0.70 [− 0.93 to -0.46]). Moderate to low quality evidence of significant improvement was observed in gastrointestinal motility (0.83 [0.45–1.10]), quality of life (− 1.02 [− 1.66 to − 0.37]), anxiety scale (− 0.72 [− 1.10 to − 0.35]), serum inflammatory markers (− 5.98 [− 9.20 to − 2.75]), and diabetes risk (− 3.46 [− 4.72 to − 2.20]). However, there were no significant improvements in Bristol Stool Scale scores, constipation, antioxidant capacity, and risk of dyslipidemia. In a subgroup analysis, probiotic capsules improved gastrointestinal motility compared to fermented milk. Conclusion Probiotic supplements may be suitable for improving the motor and non-motor symptoms of PD and reducing depression. Further research is warranted to determine the mechanism of action of probiotics and to determine the optimal treatment protocol.https://doi.org/10.1186/s13099-023-00536-1Parkinson’s diseaseProbioticsGastrointestinal motilityInflammationMeta-analysis
spellingShingle Jong Mi Park
Sang Chul Lee
Chorom Ham
Yong Wook Kim
Effect of probiotic supplementation on gastrointestinal motility, inflammation, motor, non-motor symptoms and mental health in Parkinson’s disease: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Gut Pathogens
Parkinson’s disease
Probiotics
Gastrointestinal motility
Inflammation
Meta-analysis
title Effect of probiotic supplementation on gastrointestinal motility, inflammation, motor, non-motor symptoms and mental health in Parkinson’s disease: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
title_full Effect of probiotic supplementation on gastrointestinal motility, inflammation, motor, non-motor symptoms and mental health in Parkinson’s disease: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
title_fullStr Effect of probiotic supplementation on gastrointestinal motility, inflammation, motor, non-motor symptoms and mental health in Parkinson’s disease: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
title_full_unstemmed Effect of probiotic supplementation on gastrointestinal motility, inflammation, motor, non-motor symptoms and mental health in Parkinson’s disease: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
title_short Effect of probiotic supplementation on gastrointestinal motility, inflammation, motor, non-motor symptoms and mental health in Parkinson’s disease: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
title_sort effect of probiotic supplementation on gastrointestinal motility inflammation motor non motor symptoms and mental health in parkinson s disease a meta analysis of randomized controlled trials
topic Parkinson’s disease
Probiotics
Gastrointestinal motility
Inflammation
Meta-analysis
url https://doi.org/10.1186/s13099-023-00536-1
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