mardi 7 avril 2015

The Use Of Probiotics For IBS Treatment

By Iva Cannon


An irritable bowel syndrome refers to a gastrointestinal disorder. This is similar to other disorders such as bloating and indigestions. The disorders are very disturbing to the comfort of an individual and thus require treatment. There is some treatment therapy which involves the use of probiotics for IBS control and regulation. You may have heard about this from friends and colleagues. The therapy involves using these living microorganisms in controlling the disorder.

Probiotics are defined as living microorganisms which in adequate numbers can offer great health benefits. They are like bacteria or yeast which is available in supplements and some foods. Our bodies carry almost more than 500 different species of bacteria whose functions are to keep our intestines and immune system healthy.

The use of antibiotics upsets the balance of healthy bacteria present in the gastrointestinal tract. This causes the lining of the intestines to get damaged which is a dangerous thing. Such wounds could result into ulcers. The introduction of new organisms like those present in the probiotics corrects the imbalance by restoring the intestinal lining to a healthy state just as before.

Apart from treating the IBS, the organisms in this bacteria also help in the treatment of other gastrointestinal disorders which include diarrhea, colitis, bloating, indigestion, and acid reflux. Some studies have been carried out to indicate how responsive the IBS symptoms are for various different probiotic medications.

Many of the studies conducted are small and of very low quality. However, some of the high quality studies have shown that there are some bacteria which are very effective in suppressing the symptoms of the Irritable bowel syndrome. One such bacterium is the Bifidobacterium infantis. This bacterium has shown consistent improvements in gas and bloating.

The bacteria can help regulate motility, immune and sensation. The probiotics come in many different forms. They can be in form of pills, capsules, powder or liquid state. There can also be combinations of different organisms in one. Yeast has also been observed to have some probiotic effects. Studies have been advanced to study the effect of these dead bacteria in this treatment.

When you are under this therapy, there are rules that you have to follow up to get the optimal benefits of utilizing this treatment. This includes; keeping the drugs refrigerated otherwise they become ineffective, you should also use different bacterial strains in order to be able to choose which among them is best. The therapy treatment should also be done immediately after using any antibiotics.

Ensure you take some adequate dosage whether they are in capsules or in powder form. You should not worry about an overdose of this drug, it does not happen. They will not affect you negatively by taking plenty of them. They should not however be taken with food. Take them 30 minutes before eating or an hour after eating. When you are under this therapy, ensure you observe your symptoms and keep a log of the progress you are making.




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