IBDAnswers : Treatment, Probiotics

Probiotic VSL#3 Maintains Remission from Pouchitis

bustagut — Wed, 11 Feb 2004 04:06:00 GMT

I've heard many good things about the probiotic VSL#3. This is more good news for people having problems with pouchitis. In a new study in Gut VSL#3 appeared to do pretty good job helping to control pouchitis and generally improving the quality of life of UC patients with pouchitis. Warning: This is a press release so it may be biased and omit some of the negative bits....(read more)

Good bugs getting more notice

bustagut — Wed, 11 Feb 2004 04:02:00 GMT

Probiotics have been getting more and more good press lately. In this story researchers say friendly bacteria can improve intestinal functioning and may be a source of treatment for a range of diseases including IBD. I wish there was a little more regulation in the area, though. One of the researchers in the story claims that many of the probiotics on the market don't actually contain all the bacteria they claim to....(read more)