Bifidobacterium longum para Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
B Evidências Pelo menos um ensaio aleatorizado apoia esta conclusão, com resultados maioritariamente consistentes.RCTs demonstrate significant reduction in IBS composite symptom score versus placebo. Particular benefit for bloating and abdominal distension. Marketed as Alflorex/Align.
Conclusão
RCTs demonstrate significant reduction in IBS composite symptom score versus placebo. Particular benefit for bloating and abdominal distension. Marketed as Alflorex/Align.
Key Study Findings
População: patients with irritable bowel syndrome
População: patients with IBS from 32 RCTs evaluating 10 probiotic strains
População: IBS-D and IBS-C patients
População: Adults with IBS (Rome IV criteria)
População: IBS patients (28) and asymptomatic controls (7)
População: Patients with IBS (narrative review)
Key Statistics
4
Estudos
600
Participantes
Positive
Nota
Referenced Papers
Dosage & Usage
mg = milligrams · mcg = micrograms (1,000× smaller) · IU = International Units
Dosagens Comumente Utilizadas
- general:
- 1-10 billion CFU/day
- ibssupport:
- 1 billion CFU/day (35624 strain, marketed as Alflorex/Align)
Limite superior: Well-tolerated up to 10 billion CFU/day in clinical trials
Dosagens Estudadas em Pesquisas
| Dosagem | Duração | Efeito | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| None | -- | Positive | 3154 |
| None | -- | Positive | -- |
| None | 12 weeks | Positive | 51 |
| None | 8 weeks | Positive | 37 |
| 1e6 CFU/mL | -- | Positive | 35 |
| None | -- | Positive | -- |
| None | 12 weeks | Positive | -- |
| 1x10^10 CFU daily | 6 weeks | Positive | 35 |
Melhor horário: On an empty stomach or before meals
Safety & Side Effects
Efeitos Colaterais Relatados
- ⚠ Mild gas and bloating during initial use
- ⚠ Occasional abdominal discomfort
- ⚠ Rare loose stools
- ⚠ Very rare: bacteremia in immunocompromised individuals
Interações Conhecidas
- ● Antibiotics (may reduce probiotic viability; space dosing 2 hours apart)
- ● Immunosuppressants (use with caution in immunocompromised patients)
Ingestão máxima tolerável: Well-tolerated up to 10 billion CFU/day in clinical trials
Consulte sempre o seu profissional de saúde antes de iniciar qualquer suplemento.Sempre consulte seu profissional de saúde antes de iniciar qualquer suplemento.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Bifidobacterium longum help with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)?
How much Bifidobacterium longum should I take for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)?
Are there side effects of Bifidobacterium longum?
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Related Evidence
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