Probiotic Strains for UC (⭐staring system) Lactobacillus Rhamnosus GG (Culturelle) ⭐⭐⭐ As effective as mesalazine in maintaining remission More effective for preventing relapse than mesalazine Source Visbiome (VSL #3) ⭐⭐⭐ This study showed: At 6 weeks, 33% of the probiotic group achieved a 50% decrease in UC activity (10% in controls), 43% achieved remission (16% controls) Another study: Remission maintained at 1 year in 85% of probiotic group, (6% controls) Lactobacillus plantarum 299v (Biome Restore) ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Well-absorbed, resists stomach acid and bile One study showed a 31% remission vs 15% and 24 of the 39 participants saw a 50% reduction in symptoms ⭐ Criteria: Strain name listed Evidence for condition is satisfactory Evidence for symptom improvement in condition is satisfactory Evidence for resisting stomach acid/bile allowing colonic penetration Evidence for sustaining remission in condition Affordable Easily accessible
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