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Welcome to the website dedicated entirely to the probiotic Lactobacillus plantarum 299v and its usefulness for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).

This website summarizes the numerous independent scientific studies that have supported the use of supplements containing Lactobacillus plantarum 299v for the treatment of IBS. Many people suffer from IBS and at present there is no cure. However, there are steps that can be taken to help alleviate some of the discomfort experienced.

One of the main causative factors for the onset of IBS is stress, and symptoms can include constipation, diarrhoea, bloating and abdominal pain. However, supplemental use of Lactobacillus plantarum 299v has been shown to decrease IBS symptoms by up to 95%. Lactobacillus plantarum 299v has also been shown to help boost the immune system, maintain the health of the heart and reduce the incidence of non-IBS related diarrhoea.

Lactobacillus plantarum 299v has the ability to temporarily colonise the human intestine and is highly resistant to stomach acid. It works by producing a barrier along the lining of the intestine which prevents the adhesion of pathogenic bacteria. It also helps produce short chain fatty acids that are used by the intestinal cells as food.