meta_analysis
    2018
    High Quality

    Strain-specificity and disease-specificity of probiotic efficacy: a systematic review and meta-analysis

    McFarland LV, Evans CT, Goldstein EJC

    Published in Frontiers in Medicine

    Methodology

    Systematic review and meta-analysis across probiotic strains and indications, including Bacillus species.

    Key Findings

    Efficacy was strongly strain- and indication-specific; results from one Bacillus strain cannot be generalised to others.

    Conclusions

    Probiotic claims must be evaluated per strain rather than per species or category.

    Limitations

    Heterogeneity across included trials; many trials industry funded.

    Supplements Studied

    Probiotic claims must be evaluated per strain rather than per species or category.

    Related Health Concerns

    IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)

    Study Details

    Year:2018
    Quality Score:8/10

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