Efficacy and safety of probiotics in irritable bowel syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Background/Aim: Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common chronic functional bowel disorder and the evidence shows most drug therapies in the treatment of IBS are weak. Recently, some studies showed probiotics may have a positive effect in IBS and they are widely used to improve the symptom of IBS,...

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Main Authors: Jian-Rong Sun, Chen-Fan Kong, Xiang-Ke Qu, Chao Deng, Yan-Ni Lou, Li-Qun Jia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2020-01-01
Series:The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology
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Online Access:http://www.saudijgastro.com/article.asp?issn=1319-3767;year=2020;volume=26;issue=2;spage=66;epage=77;aulast=Sun