Probiotics Against Stomach Ulcers
According to an animal study from Hong Kong, probiotics may speed up the recovery of people with stomach ulcers.
Stomach or peptic ulcers are a small hole or erosion in the gastrointestinal tract. Most stomach cancers are caused by Helicobacter pylori bacteria.
The said study, investigated the effects of Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG, (one of the most extensively studied strains of probiotics) on gastric ulcer induced in rats.
According to lead author Emily Lama from the University of Hong Kong:
“In this study, we demonstrate for the first time that a probiotic strain L. rhamnosus GG is capable of accelerating gastric ulcer healing.
It is important to note that L. rhamnosus GG supplementation did not result in any observable changes in the sham-operated groups regardless of the parameters measured.
This is particularly important that L. rhamnosus GG supplementation does not affect the physiological function of a normal gastric mucosa but normalize those with abnormal changes during ulceration.”
The findings, published in the European Journal of Pharmacology, if can be reproduced in humans, suggests that probiotics may also offer benefits for people already suffering from stomach ulcers.
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6 opinions for Probiotics Against Stomach Ulcers
Mark
Jul 7, 2007 at 11:42 am
Great post, Ruth. Many folks still think ulcers are tied to stress, not h. pylori. It’s amazing what benefits are found in probiotics.
Pat
Jul 8, 2007 at 11:15 pm
I think it has a high chance of reaching that level for humans. Hopefully, researchers can make it applicable without the negative results/
Terri
Jul 9, 2007 at 5:03 pm
We can only hope that this will have the same effects on humans without any serious side effects..
Nadine
Jul 18, 2007 at 12:14 pm
Another possible counter-attack on H. pylori infection is broccoli sprouts. Studies are continuing on the effects of sulforaphane (a phytochemical in broccoli) on H. pylori infection with some interesting results.
Rebecca
Jun 23, 2008 at 8:27 pm
Someone please find something that will work. I have been suffering from ulcers in the stomach for years now and it takes a toll on a person. The stomach burns and the kidneys feel over worked……….IT’S DEBILITATING! PLEASE SOMEONE COME UP WITH A CURE..
Lydia
Jul 7, 2008 at 6:38 pm
I know what’s been said about stress and ulcers, but why does it always seem that when I am under severe stress, my ulcer flares up. I eat bananas and drink raw cabbage juice (bok choy) to ease the burn or food combining helps too.
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