systematic_review
    2016

    Probiotics in the treatment of diverticular disease. A systematic review

    Lahner E, Bellisario C, Hassan C

    Published in Journal of Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases

    Methodology

    Systematic review of trials of probiotics alone or with mesalazine in diverticular disease.

    Key Findings

    Studies were small and heterogeneous; no firm conclusion on probiotic efficacy could be drawn.

    Conclusions

    Probiotic benefit in diverticular disease remains unproven.

    Limitations

    Few randomized, placebo-controlled trials.

    Supplements Studied

    Probiotics
    Probiotic

    Available studies of probiotics in diverticular disease were small and heterogeneous, precluding firm conclusions on efficacy.

    Related Health Concerns

    Diverticulitis

    Study Details

    Year:2016
    Quality Score:6/10

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