Effects of propolis supplementation on irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C) and mixed (IBS-M) stool pattern: A randomized, double-blind clinical trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Recent evidence indicates that propolis can modulate gastrointestinal (GI) function. This trial aims to assess the efficacy of propolis supplementation on the severity of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms.

Methods

This clinical trial was conducted on 56 subjects with IBS diagnosed by Rome IV criteria. Eligible subjects were randomly assigned to receive either 900 mg/day of propolis or matching placebo tablets for 6 weeks. The IBS symptom severity scale (IBS-SSS) was used to evaluate IBS severity in five clinically applicable items.

Results

After adjusting anxiety scores, a significant reduction was observed in the overall score of IBS symptoms (-98.27 ± 105.44), the severity of abdominal pain (-24.75 ± 28.66), and the frequency of abdominal pain (-2.2

SUBMITTER: Miryan M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9179135 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature