Probiotics and SIBO

This study conducted a meta-analysis and systematic review of current evidence to assess the efficacy of probiotics in preventing or treating small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO). The conclusion was that probiotics supplementation could effectively decontaminate SIBO, decrease H2 concentration, and relieve abdominal pain, but were ineffective in preventing SIBO. To get the described benefits it is important to purchase high quality probiotics with active cultures.

Ref: J Clin Gastroenterol. 2017 Apr;51(4):300-311.   https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28267052