Factors associated with the use of probiotics in patients with inflammatory bowel disease [v1; ref status: indexed, http://f1000r.es/8r]

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 alternativ...

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Main Authors: Claire Louise Agathou, Ian LP Beales
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: F1000 Research Ltd 2013-03-01
Series:F1000Research
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Online Access:http://f1000research.com/articles/2-69/v1