rct
2014
Lactobacillus reuteri strain combination in Helicobacter pylori infection: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study
Francavilla R, Polimeno L, Demichina A
Published in Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology
Key Findings
L. reuteri reduced H. pylori bacterial load and antibiotic-associated side effects, without alone eradicating infection.
Conclusions
Adjunct role only, not a standalone eradication therapy.
Limitations
Short duration, surrogate endpoints.
Supplements Studied
Lactobacillus Reuteri
Probiotic
L. reuteri supplementation reduced Helicobacter pylori bacterial load and treatment-related side effects.
Study Details
Year:2014
Sample Size:100
Duration:4 weeks
Quality Score:6/10
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