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 | 172 | 51 | |
Bowel irritability | 143 | 43 | |
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 | 240 |
Member evaluations
amcor2002
evaluated on May 15, 2017
- Perceived effectiveness for General health: None
- Side effects: None
KipWong
evaluated on May 07, 2017
- Perceived effectiveness for bowel problems: Moderate
- Side effects: None
kristinlukow
evaluated on Mar 27, 2017
- Perceived effectiveness for Gut Health: Major
- Side effects: None
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