Ulcerative Colitis- Inducing Remission, in Adults Lactobacillus plantarum 299v Improvements: Decreased UC symptoms Increased Chance of Remission Reduced IBS Related Symptoms: Reduced Bloating Reduced Severity of Bloating Decreased Abdominal Pain Reduced “feeling incomplete” after bowel movement Supplement Sources: Biome Restore Jarrow Ideal Bowel Support 299v Research: Decreased Symptoms in UC (SCCAI scores), Increased Remission ⭐⭐⭐⭐ In patients with mild to moderate UC in a flare up, supplementation with the 299v strain (in a fermented oat drink) were able to induce remission in 31% of patients compared to 15% in the control group. A decrease in SCCAI score was also seen in the 299v group. SCCAI stands for Simple Clinical Colitis Activity Index Score. Mild UC is a score of ≥5 and moderate UC is a score of ≤11 Link to Research: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24108114/ Important Crohn’s & Colitis Dietitian Notes: Up to 50% of IBD patients also have IBS which is why we often use this strain with those who experience bloating If bloating is severe and not responsive to this strain we suggest testing with your GI for SIBO or working with an IBD-Dietitian As with all antibiotics, probiotics are best taken 3-4 hours between antibiotic doses so that you […]
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