VSL#3
Scripps Clinic Gastroenterologist Identifies 7 Useful Probiotics
Submitted by tammyg on Wed, 08/24/2011 - 10:47Walter J. Coyle, MD, director of the Scripps Clinic Gastroenterology Fellowship Program, discussed the potential benefits of seven probiotics on the market in Internal Medical News.
Probiotic Improves Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Submitted by tammyg on Thu, 07/07/2011 - 08:5459 children (aged 4-18 years; mean, 12.5 years) with IBS were randomly assigned to receive, in double-blind fashion, (a probiotic) VSL#3 or placebo for 6 weeks.
After a 2-week washout period, each child received the alternate treatment for an additional 6 weeks.
VSL#3 Probiotic-Mixture Induces Remission in Patients With Active Ulcerative Colitis
Submitted by pamelan on Thu, 06/09/2011 - 21:40Background
Normal intestinal bacteria have been implicated in the initiation and perpetuation of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in genetically predisposed individuals
Certain probiotic species when consumed in appropriate amounts have properties possibly effective in the dietary management of IBD3-6
VSL#3 Probiotic Induces Remission in Active Ulcerative Colitis
Submitted by pamelan on Tue, 11/24/2009 - 01:18BACKGROUND AND AIMS:
Intestinal bacteria have been implicated in the initiation and perpetuation of IBD; in contrast, "probiotic bacteria" have properties possibly effective in treating and preventing relapse of IBD. We evaluated the safety and efficacy of VSL#3 and the components, and the composition of the biopsy-associated microbiota in patients with active mild to moderate ulcerative colitis (UC).
METHODS:
Probiotic VSL#3 Relieves Bloating in IBS
Submitted by pamelan on Tue, 11/24/2009 - 00:59Probiotic formulation VSL#3 appears promising in relieving abdominal bloating in patients with diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
