Probiotics in the Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Evaluating The Effects of Probiotics on Symptoms of Patients With Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Evidence have shown benefits of gut flora modulation in treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), but few reports are available on the effects of multistrain probiotics and there are few reports available in this regard from our society. Thus, we investigated if probiotics are effective in our patients as well. We hypothesize that the multistrain probiotic Balance containing seven bacteria species including Lactobacillus strains, Bifidobacterium strains, and Streptococcus thermophiles reduces the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome.

Inclusion Criteria:

• age between 18 and 65
• diagnosis of IBS based on the Rome III criteria
• willingness to participate

Exclusion Criteria:

• receiving other probiotics compound during the study
• receiving antibiotics during the study