November 11/Montvale, N.J./Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants -- Can probiotic treatment decrease the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome?
The probiotic Bifidobacterium bifidum MIMBb75 is a normal GI tract inhabitant (along with several hundred other commensal organisms). This strain, found in some probiotic formulations, decreases overall symptoms in patients with irritable bowel symptoms and is an inexpensive and safe alternative to medications.