Probiotics for Diarrhea
Probiotics for Diarrhea
Probiotics may help treat ulcerative colitis, a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Some studies show probiotics may also help Crohn's disease, the other form of IBD, but the results aren’t strong.
Most health food stores stock dozens of brands of probiotic foods and supplements, like yogurts or dairy drinks, capsules, powders, and liquids.
Look for probiotics with a specific type of bacteria that’s been tested and found to work. Choose products that say that they’re viable “through end of shelf life” rather than “at time of manufacture.”
Using Probiotics for Diarrhea
In this article
- Kids and Diarrhea
- Diarrhea From Antibiotics
- Travelers’ Diarrhea
- Diarrhea Caused By C. difficile
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Where to Find Probiotics
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Probiotics may help treat ulcerative colitis, a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Some studies show probiotics may also help Crohn's disease, the other form of IBD, but the results aren’t strong.
Where to Find Probiotics
Most health food stores stock dozens of brands of probiotic foods and supplements, like yogurts or dairy drinks, capsules, powders, and liquids.
Look for probiotics with a specific type of bacteria that’s been tested and found to work. Choose products that say that they’re viable “through end of shelf life” rather than “at time of manufacture.”
