Factors associated with the use of probiotics in patients with inflammatory bowel disease.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Probiotic preparations are heavily promoted in the United Kingdom and are widely available to purchase. Probiotics have multiple effects on gastrointestinal functions and may have beneficial or even harmful effects in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Various complementary and alternative medicines are commonly used by IBD patients but there is much less data specifically on the use of probiotics. 

Aim

To examine the current use of probiotics by IBD patients and determine the factors associated with probiotic use.

Methods

Subjects with IBD undergoing routine care at a UK teaching hospital underwent a standardized structured questionnaire-interview. Current use of probiotics was explored and patient- and disease-related factors examined. IBD-related quality

SUBMITTER: Agathou CL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3901512 | biostudies-literature | 2013

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature