Probiotics for IBS

Can probiotics for IBS help your symptoms?

Taking probiotics for IBS is thought to help restore the natural balance of bacteria in your gut and this can have a positive effect on your overall well-being.

Of course, eating a healthy diet and reducing caffeine, alcohol and sugar intake, can all help to support the production of neurotransmitters, chemical messengers in the body which help to regulate mood and thus help to manage stress.

And ensuring we are getting all the nutrients required to help our digestive system to function correctly will also help to balance our microbiome, reducing IBS symptoms and supporting the absorption of nutrients to further support neurotransmitter production (a virtuous circle).

Some key nutrients to help support a healthy diet include magnesium, zinc, vitamin D, fish oils and friendly bacteria – and research into the Lab4 friendly bacteria in the ProVen products shows both support for IBS and anxiety.[1]^,[2],[3]

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[1] The Sheffield IBS Trial
Williams EA et al 2008. Clinical trial: a multistrain probiotic preparation significantly reduces symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome in a double-blind placebo-controlled study. Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics, 29: 97-103

[2] The Cambridge IBS Study
Plummer S, Madden JAJ, Garaiova I, Sen s, Dear KLE, Tarry SA, Williams CF, Hunter JO. Effects of probiotics on the caecal and faecal microbiota of Irritable Bowel Syndrome patients receiving antibiotics: a pilot study. Short Communication. ENGIHR, Valencia, Spain, 18-20^th September 2013, pg183-6

[3] The Keele Study
Owen L, Reinders M, Narramore R, Marsh AMR, Gar Lui F, Baron R, Plummer S, Corfe BM. A double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomised pilot trial examining the effects of probiotic administration on mood and cognitive function. Proceedings of the Nutrition Society 2014, 73 (OCE1): E29

Want to know more?

Pro-Ven Probiotics aim to provide the best support for both you and your health. If you wish to know more about gut health and how it can help with IBS, please do not hesitate to call us on 01639 825107 or alternatively, learn more via our blogs or in-depth proven research.

ProVen Probiotics, Unit 2 Christchurch Road, Baglan Industrial Park, Port Talbot, SA12 7DJ. Tel: 01639 825107