We reviewed the scientific literature (45 original studies) on probiotic supplementation in healthy adults. Poo transplants and probiotics – does anything work to improve the health of our gut? Probiotic supplements are most likely to be consumed by the general (and otherwise healthy) population, despite this group receiving relatively little documented benefit.
Evidence supporting the health benefits of probiotics in healthy adults is very limited. However, most scientific research on the health benefits of probiotic supplementation seems to have been done in people with existing health problems. improve blood glucose tolerance and diabetes control.
reduce symptoms associated with gastrointestinal disorders such as constipation, diarrhoea and irritable bowel syndrome.As such, probiotics have been proposed to: Griffith University and CQUniversity Australia provide funding as members of The Conversation AU.īy many accounts, probiotics can improve the number and diversity of “good” gut bacteria that help to keep our digestive system healthy and working efficiently. Saman Khalesi has previously received probiotic and prebiotic products from Health World Limited (the manufacturers of Inner Health Plus) to conduct research into the impact of probiotics on alcohol metabolism.
He does not receive any funding or support from probiotics manufacturers or suppliers. Lecturer in Nutrition, CQUniversity AustraliaĬhris Irwin has previously received probiotic and prebiotic products from Health World Limited (the manufacturers of Inner Health Plus) to conduct research into the impact of probiotics on alcohol metabolism.Ĭorneel Vandelanotte receives funding from Queensland Health (for maintaining the 10,000 Steps Australia program), the National Health and Medical Research Council (project funding) and the National Heart Foundation of Australia (salary support). Professorial Research Fellow: Physical Activity and Health, CQUniversity Australia Lecturer in Nutrition and Dietetics, School of Allied Health Sciences, Griffith University
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