Positive effects on gastrointestinal symptomsEffect of a symbiotic gel (Lactobacillus acidophilus + Bifidobacterium lactis + inulin) on presence and severity of gastrointestinal symptoms in hemodialysis patients.
Moderate relevance for clinical practice
Our research aimed to understand how a specific symbiotic gel, containing Lactobacillus acidophilus, affects gastrointestinal symptoms, including heartburn, in hemodialysis patients.
We conducted a double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial with 42 participants over two months. The group receiving the symbiotic gel reported significant improvements in the frequency and severity of symptoms like heartburn and stomachache compared to the control group.
Overall, the gel appeared safe with no adverse effects noted. More extensive studies are needed, but these findings suggest promising benefits for managing heartburn in dialysis patients.
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Food supplement enhances heartburn reliefEfficacy of a Food Supplement Containing LA14, Peptides, and a Multivitamin Complex in Improving Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease-Related Outcomes and Quality of Life of Subjects Showing Mild-to-Moderate Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease.
Relevant and positive findings
We evaluated a food supplement that contained the probiotic Lactobacillus acidophilus, along with peptides and multivitamins, to see if it could help relieve heartburn in people with mild-to-moderate gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
In a well-structured, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study, 56 adults took either the supplement or a placebo for 28 days.
Results showed that those taking the supplement experienced a significant decrease in heartburn frequency and severity, along with a drop in over-the-counter medication use. Overall, participants reported improvements in their quality of life compared to those on placebo.
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