lp299v

What is LP299V?

LP299V is a probiotic that contains lactobacillus plantarum 299v bacteria.

What symptoms does it treat?

LP299V can treat general IBS symptoms.

How is LP299V taken?

This product comes in capsule form.

How successful is this product in clinical trials?

A controlled trial, published in the European Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology (Niedzielin K, Kordecki H, Birkenfeld B), studied the effect of the probiotic Lactobacillus plantarum 299V. Twenty patients received a liquid suspension of the lactobacillus probiotic over a period of four weeks, and twenty patients received a placebo.

All 20 patients who had been treated with the probiotic reported a reduction in their abdominal pain, compared to 11 patients in the placebo group. Six out of 10 constipation-predominant patients reported more frequent bowel movements in the probiotic group, compared to two our of 11 constipation-predominant patients in the placebo group. In IBS symptoms overall, 95% of patients who had taken the probiotic saw improvements, compared to 15% in the placebo group.

Conclusion: Lactobacillus plantarum 299V resulted in a significant reduction in abdominal pain and more frequent bowel movements in constipated patients.

REVIEWS OF LP299V

Review by Myna

I have been suffering from IBS for the past year. I have given up a lot of food and it's really very depressing. Every time I put food in my mouth I'm scared of what is going to happen. I have started maintaining a food diary and that has helped me a lot.

I have been using a probiotic containing lactobacillus plantarum (LP299V). It's sold with different brand names everywhere. It's called Tu Zen in Canada. This has really helped me a lot and I'm at least 50% better. I hope my review will help others suffering like me.

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