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- Title
Alteration of intestinal microflora is associated with reduction in abdominal bloating and pain in patients with irritable bowel syndrome.
- Authors
Nobaek, S; Johansson, M L; Molin, G; Ahrné, S; Jeppsson, B
- Abstract
The influence of the gastrointestinal (GI) microflora in patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) has not been clearly elucidated. This study was undertaken to see if patients with IBS have an imbalance in their normal colonic flora, as some bacterial taxa are more prone to gas production than others. We also wanted to study whether the flora could be altered by exogenous supplementation. In a previous study we have characterized the mucosa-associated lactobacilli in healthy individuals and found some strains with good colonizing ability. Upon colonization, they seemed to reduce gas formation.
- Publication
The American journal of gastroenterology, 2000, Vol 95, Issue 5, p1231
- ISSN
0002-9270
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1111/j.1572-0241.2000.02015.x