Mixed evidenceprobiotic
Lactobacillus plantarum 299v for Irregular Digestion
Thought to reduce colonic gas production and normalize fermentation patterns, which may ease bloating and abdominal pain associated with IBS.
How strong is the research?
Mixed evidence
8-week trial under Rome II criteria; no significant difference vs placebo in abdominal pain relief (p=0.800) or IBS quality-of-life score (p=0.687); both groups improved similarly
How much to take
5–10 billion_CFU