BioGaia’s probiotic reduces inflammation in patients with diverticulitis
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study with BioGaia’s probiotic strain Limosilactobacillus reuteri ATCC PTA 4659 was shown to reduce inflammation significantly more than placebo in patients with acute uncomplicated diverticulitis. Moreover, as hospitalization time was shorter in the probiotic group, the probiotic supplementation also had economic benefits.The study included 119 patients, 49 males and 70 females, diagnosed with acute uncomplicated diverticulitis. Mean age was 65 years. All patients were given fluids and bowel rest for 48 hours. Half of the group were