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Pages: 1 | 2 | 3 | >> (show all) Re: Heather, does that mean the probiotic should not be used       #370629 - 11/18/13 02:54 AM Edit Reply Quote mradams1 Reged: 07/12/10 Posts: 206 Hi Syl, I recently read a meta-analysis of probiotic use in IBS (I'm sure you've probably seen it). It concludes that some specific strains of bacteria may help to relieve IBS symptoms in some patients. Other than VSL#3 (which doesn't fair too well in trials) and Align they don't seem to mention specific probiotics that can be purchased and instead refer to the various strains of bacteria. While this is interesting it's difficult to know which probiotic to try. Do you have any thoughts/recommendations other than VSL#3/Align. -------------------- IBS A. Managing my symptoms with the EFI/FODMAP diet and probiotics. Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Re: Heather, does that mean the probiotic should not be used       #370635 - 11/18/13 09:49 AM Edit Reply Quote Syl Reged: 03/13/05 Posts: 5499 Loc: SK, CANADA Bifidobacterium species in general are consider best. From what I have read and heard VSL#3 is one of the best -------------------- STABLE: ♂, IBS-D 50+ years - Science of IBS The FODMAP Approach to Managing IBS Symptoms Evidence-based Dietary Management of Functional GI Symptoms: The FODMAP Approach FODMAP Chart & Cheatsheet The Role of Food & Dietary Intervention in IBS Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Pages: 1 | 2 | 3 | >> (show all)

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