What is Probiotics?
CATEGORY: Supplements
TYPES:Generic: ProbioticsBrand:
Probiotics are a type of dietary supplement containing bacteria or yeast. Probiotics are live microorganisms that are similar to the beneficial microorganisms found in the human gut. These products are often used to aid digestive health and function.
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How do members experience Probiotics?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| General health | 248 | 67 | |
| Bowel problems | 174 | 52 | |
| Bowel irritability | 144 | 44 | |
| Irritable bowel syndrome | 56 | 66 | |
| Support digestive health | 36 | 12 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Diarrhea | 6 | |
| Abdominal bloating | 5 | |
| Flatulence | 4 | |
| Stomach pain | 3 | |
| Excessive gas | 2 | |
| Frequent bowel movements | 2 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 3 | |
| Moderate | 12 | |
| Mild | 28 | |
| None | 241 |
Member evaluations
avaquaint
evaluated on May 15, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for General health: Can't tell
- Side effects: Mild
avaquaint
evaluated on May 07, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for constipation: None
- Side effects: None
jmscout
evaluated on Sep 20, 2008
- Perceived effectiveness for Other: Major
- Side effects: None
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