CellWell record HH-103753
Effect of multistrain probiotics on symptom severity in irritable bowel syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis of irritable bowel syndrome-symptom severity score outcomes
Deva Fitra Firdausa Anwar; Zaskia Nafisa Salma; Syavira Dwi Oktaviani; Farhan Naufal Adiyatma; Fadhilah Mahrus Tauhid; Ali Mustofa; Pandit Bagus Tri Saputra; Rumman Karimah; Firas Farisi Alkaff
2026
In plain language
A meta-analysis of 12 trials in 1303 IBS patients found multistrain probiotics significantly reduced bloating and overall symptom severity versus placebo, though heterogeneity between studies was very high.
- Evidence
- Established
- Design
- Meta-analysis
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