Probiotics and Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Background: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a major cause of abdominal discomfort and gut dysfunction worldwide. It is a poorly understood functional gastrointestinal disorder for which no effective medication is available. It is a benign condition, but its social and economic burden is significan...

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Main Authors: Riitta Korpela, Leena Niittynen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2012-06-01
Series:Microbial Ecology in Health and Disease
Subjects:
IBS
Online Access:http://www.microbecolhealthdis.net/index.php/mehd/article/view/18573/22483