Probiotics have been studied for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms, such as bloating, abdominal pain, and bowel movement irregularity. The evidence for using probiotics in IBS is lacking because ...

Probiotics have been studied for irritable bowel ... Some research has shown that Lactobacillus acidophilus NCFM may be helpful in IBS. In particular, this strain may act on the mechanism that ...

The concept of probiotics dates back more than 100 years. Most of the research has focused on intestinal benefits of lactic acid bacteria, resulting in narrow definitions for the term "probiotics." ...