Poor predictive value of breath hydrogen response for probiotic effects in IBS.

Chu K YaoJacqueline S BarrettHamish PhilpottAlvin R T ChungDaniel R Van LangenbergMayur GargPeter R Gibson

Published in: Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology (2016)

Breath hydrogen patterns after lactulose are poorly reproducible. No FMPP-specific effects on fermentation patterns or symptoms were observed. The presence of ERBHAL is not useful to predict symptomatic response to probiotic therapy in patients with IBS.

Keyphrases

lactic acid
irritable bowel syndrome
saccharomyces cerevisiae
sleep quality
depressive symptoms
physical activity
mesenchymal stem cells