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:
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 can actually get the benefits of a probiotic.
- Keep in mind there are many “Lactobacillus Plantarum” probiotics out there, but this refers to the 299 strain only
- Avoid purchasing probiotics that do not list the strain name