Kok-Ann Gwee, Warren Wei-Rhen Lee, Khoon Lin Ling, Choon Jin Ooi, Seng Hock Quak, Yock Young Dan, Kewin Tien-Ho Siah, James Guoxian Huang, Andrew Seng Boon Chua, Ida Normiha Hilmi, Raja Affendi Raja Ali, Christina Ong, Marcellus Simadibrata, Murdani Abdullah, Jose D Sollano, Somchai Leelakusolvong, Sutep Gonlachanvit, Yeong Yeh Lee, Jane D Ricaforte-Campos, Yee Kian Yin, Kuck-Meng Chong, Chong Yuen Wong
The concept of consuming microorganisms in the treatment of a medical condition and in health maintenance has gained much attraction, giving rise to an abundance of medical claims and of health supplements. This study identified relevant clinical questions on the therapeutic use of probiotics and reviewed the literature in irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, impaired intestinal immunity, liver disease, intestinal infections, and common childhood digestive disorders. Statements were developed to address these clinical questions...
October 2018: Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology