Mixed evidenceprobiotic
Bifidobacterium longum 35624 for Bloating
Proposed to modulate gut immune signaling (lowering pro-inflammatory IL-8, raising anti-inflammatory IL-10) and normalize visceral sensitivity in the gut.
How strong is the research?
Mixed evidence
1x10^8 CFU/day for 4 weeks in patients with isolated functional abdominal bloating (not IBS); no significant improvement in bloating, other symptoms, or quality of life vs placebo
How much to take
0.1 billion_CFU