Constipation

Gut health Constipation

The effect of Lactobacillus reuteri supplementation in adults with chronic functional constipation

Background and aims: There is a growing interest for the use of probiotics for chronic constipation. A recent randomized controlled trial (RCT) showed a positive effect of Lactobacillus reuteri (L. reuteri) on bowel movement frequency in infants with chronic constipation. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effects of L. reuteri in adult […]

Author: Ojetti V Year: 2014

Gut health Constipation

Lactobacillus reuteri for improvement in symptoms and bowel habit in functional constipation

Background: Dysbiosis may contribute to constipation and its symptoms, therefore probiotic administration could improve significantly gut health and functions. The aim of the study was to investigate the effects of a long-lasting administration of Lactobacillus reuteri DSM 17938 (L. reuteri DSM 17938) on symptoms and quality of life (QoL) score in patients with functional constipation […]

Author: Riezzo G Year: 2018

H. pylori infection

Gut health H. pylori infection

Lactobacillus reuteri strain combination in Helicobacter pylori infection

Background: Specific probiotic strains play a role in H. pylori infection for their ability to decrease bacterial load and gastritis, prevent antibiotic-associated side effects, and increase the eradication rate. The goals of this study were to investigate the role of a new probiotic preparation (Lactobacillus reuteri DSM 17938 and L. reuteri ATCC PTA 6475) in Helicobacter […]

Author: Francavilla R Year: 2014

Gut health H. pylori infection

Lactobacillus reuteri in management of Helicobacter pylori infection in dyspeptic patients

Introduction: The eradication rate of Helicobacter pylori following the standard triple therapy is declining. This study was conducted to test whether the addition of Lactobacillus reuteri to the standard triple therapy improves the eradication rates as well as the clinical and pathological aspects in H. pylori infection. Methods: A total of 70 treatment-naïve patients were randomly assigned […]

Author: Emara MH Year: 2014

Gut health H. pylori infection

Quadruple Therapy with Probiotic Supplement for Helicobacter Pylori Eradication

Background: Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection is important risk factors for chronic gastritis, peptic ulcer and gastric cancer. Bismuth-containing quadruple therapy has recently been the first-line regimen recommended in many European countries but has limited efficacy in ASEAN especially Thailand. This study aim to evaluate efficacy of high dose PPI Bismuth-containing quadruple therapy with probiotics […]

Author: Poonyam P Year: 2019

Gut health H. pylori infection

Safety and tolerance of Lactobacillus reuteri Gastrus

The aim of this study was to assess the safety and tolerance of Lactobacillus reuteri Gastrus (L. reuteri ATCC PTA 6475 and L. reuteri DSM 17938). The results are presented in an internal report. In this randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled study, safety and tolerance were evaluated by blood parameters and a questionnaire regarding the incidence of […]

Author: Francavilla R Year: 2008