Short-Chain Fatty Acid–Producing Probiotics Improve Symptoms, Gut Barrier Function, and Inflammation in Adults with Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Written by Alexa Heathorn, MS, CNS, Science Writer. Twice-daily supplementation with a multi-strain Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium probiotic for 12 weeks significantly reduced IBS symptom severity, increased fecal short-chain fatty acids, improved intestinal barrier integrity, and lowered inflammatory markers in adults across multiple IBS subtypes.





