Irritable Bowel Syndrome is certainly not as bad as Crohn's, but nobody wants to suffer from it ever. We do know that irritable bowel syndrome is not a game, and what kind of probiotics are required to help heal from it. We must first go into what irritable bowel syndrome is.

1. By Probiotics Expert: Dr. Raga

2. My Favorite Probiotic
 Probacto is the best probiotic that I
have ever run into. They use multiple
strains and they are spore forming so
they can last while not refrigerated.
They do not use cheap bacteria, but
expensive ones such as B. Subtilis.
 Probacto also contains prebiotics to
help stimulate the growth of beneficial
bacteria in your gut.
 Probacto contains digestive enzymes to
assist in your digestion.
 Probacto is enteric coated and made to
be slow release so it will release in
your gut gradually.

3. What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome?
 Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a
gastrointestinal functional disorder
in which the abdominal pain or
discomfort is commonly associated
with changes in the bowel habits or
defecation.
 Factors such as diet (processed
foods, high fructose corn syrups, and
milk formulas in infants) and
antibiotics use can contribute to the
development of this condition.

4. What happens in Irritable Bowel
Syndrome (IBS)?
 In IBS, the contributing factors
mentioned before can lead to the damage
of the intestinal linings. This results to the
imbalance in the intestinal flora or
bacteria. When the bad bacteria win over
the good bacteria, the symptoms of IBS
occurs.
 Symptoms of IBS are abdominal
pain, cramping, bloating, flatulence, naus
ea, and irregular bowel movements
(constipation, diarrhea, variations in stool
formation, feeling of incomplete
defecation, mucus in the stool, and
several bowel movements per day).

5. How can probiotics help in IBS? Probiotics are dietary supplements which
contain live bacteria that are known to be
beneficial to the digestive system because
of its ability to balance the intestinal flora.
 Probiotics are available in fermented foods
as well as in the form of capsules or pills.
 There have been several studies which
have proven the health benefits that
probiotics can give to the body. Some of
these are strengthening the immune
system and promoting better digestive
processes.
 However, not all strains of bacteria in
probiotics can be beneficial to IBS
patients.

6. Research evidence for probiotic
use in inflammatory bowel
syndrome (IBS)
 In a study published in the Journal of
Gastroenterology and Hepatology, it has been proven
that multi-strain or multi-species of probiotics are
beneficial to IBS patients. Multi-strain probiotics have
been found to provide general relief of IBS symptoms
such as abdominal pain, discomfort, and bloating.
 Additionally, multi-strain probiotics can have a
significant effect in altering the intestinal
environment.

7. Best probiotic for irritable bowel
syndrome (IBS)
1. Bacillus Subtilis
a. Bacillus coagulans
 This has been found to
provide significant
improvement of bloating
and abdominal pain in
patients who are diagnosed
with IBS.

8. Bacillus Subtillis
 This probiotic has been shown to have amazing results
in the treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
 In Korea and China, 38 studies were published in
adults and 100 studies in infants and children. 23 of
the studies were analysed and show that B. Subtilis
helps with digestive problems such as chronic diarrhea
and irritable bowel syndrome. It helps get your gut
workiner properly.

9. Best probiotic for irritable bowel
syndrome (IBS)
2. Lactobacillus
a. Lactobacillus plantarum
 Relieves bloating and abdominal
pain
b. Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG
 Decreases the intensity and
frequency of abdominal pain in
children with IBS
c. Lactobacillus brevis
 Causes less frequent diarrhea
and abdominal pain

10. Best probiotic for irritable bowel
syndrome (IBS)
3. Bifidobacterium
-This has been found to have the
most promising results in the
treatment of IBS. Included here
are the studies conducted on
certain Bifidobacterium strains:
a. Bifidobacterium lactis
 This strain has been discovered to
treat IBS symptoms which are
stress-related such as gut
permeability and sensitivity.

11. Best probiotic for irritable bowel
syndrome (IBS)
b. Bifidobacterium bifidum
 In a clinical trial done on this
strain, 47% of people with IBS had
reported improved symptoms of IBS.
c. Bifidobacterium infantis (B.
Infantis, Bifantis)
 This probiotic strain has been
discovered to decrease gut
inflammation in IBS.
 Also, this causes relief of IBS symptoms
such as irregular bowel
movement/motility, abdominal
pain/discomfort, and
distention/bloating.

12. Best probiotic for irritable bowel
syndrome (IBS)
4. Streptococcus
a. Streptococcus thermophiles
 This strain is very beneficial for
IBS patients who have been
undergoing antibiotic
treatment because it reduces
the likelihood of antibiotic-
associated diarrhea from
happening.

13. Precautions
 Probiotics should not be taken by patients who have
an impaired immune system. These are those who
have HIV/AIDS, cancer, and undergoing
chemotherapy.
 Also, if there is a history of allergies, it is better to
consult a doctor to see if probiotics is safe to be taken.
 There are some strains which are not appropriate for
the consumption of children, pregnant, and lactating
women.

14. Conclusion
 Though there have been mixed results in the studies
regarding the benefits of probiotics in IBS patients, it
has helped a lot in the relief of the symptoms caused
by the disease. Many people have given probiotics a
chance to see if it can aid them in improving their
quality of life by relieving their symptoms. Even the
doctors have advised the use of probiotics because it
has helped to relieve the hard to treat IBS symptoms.