A randomised controlled trial of a probiotic 'functional food' in the management of irritable bowel syndrome

Lesley M Roberts; Deborah McCahon; Roger Holder; Sue Wilson; Frederick Hobbs

doi:10.1186/1471-230X-13-45

A randomised controlled trial of a probiotic 'functional food' in the management of irritable bowel syndrome

Lesley M Roberts, Deborah McCahon, Roger Holder, Sue Wilson, Frederick Hobbs

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Abstract

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common condition characterised by pain, distension and altered bowel habit. Evidence suggests functional foods containing probiotics improve gastrointestinal transit, however, data are limited by short follow-up periods and evaluation in selected populations.

Original language	English
Article number	45
Journal	BMC Gastroenterology
Volume	13
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-230X-13-45
Publication status	Published - 7 Mar 2013

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