Best probiotic for ibs? also do probiotics affect the liver for the good too? alt^, no cause determined. ;extensive tests, waiting for specialist help.

"best" probiotics: Like all the newest, latest, and greatest highly touted "natural" medications, probiotics have become very popular. However, none have been shown in independent testing to be of any efficacy for a "normal" bowel, let alone one with inflammatory symptoms. You should first obtain a diagnosis--as "ibs" is not a diagnosis at all--rather than self medicating. Good luck.

Results are mixed: Although researchers have conducted multiple studies on probiotics in patients with IBS, the results are mixed. This is not surprising, since different probiotics are like different drugs. Also IBS is likely due to different causes in different patients. While these early results are promising, future large trials are necessary before doctors can be confident in prescribing these agents on,routine