Abstract
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional pathology, the prevalence of which has recently increased significantly in our country, with a corresponding rise in the number of male patients and the predominance of the psycho-emotional factor in the genesis of the disease. The development of IBS is a consequence of the dysfunction of a bidirectional pathway known as the “probiotics — gut — brain” axis. Microbial communities inhabiting the intestines take an active part in ensuring gastrointestinal health as well as in the formation and maintenance of mental health.
Probiotics, in particular psychobiotics that synthesize several neurotransmitters and neuromediators, are recognized as one of the key factors determining the successful functioning of the “probiotics-gut-brain” axis. It is suggested that psychobiotics produce bacterial extracellular microvesicles that can be absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract, enter the brain, deliver their intracellular contents to the central nervous system, improve neuronal function, and probably also provide astrocytes with glycolytic enzymes that contribute to neuroprotection. Some probiotic strains/mixtures simultaneously have a positive effect on the state of the enteric and central nervous systems, reducing the symptoms of IBS and reducing stress, anxiety, and depression. The article presents evidence of the highest level — meta-analyses and systematic reviews — that confirm the efficacy and safety of the use of probiotics in IBS treatment and reveal the molecular mechanisms of action of psychobiotics.
Probiotic Lactiale® Multi, based on a prototype with proven efficacy and safety, contains 14 probiotic strains that help improve the condition of patients with IBS, reduce abdominal pain, and improve the quality of life of patients. Probiotic Lactiale® Multi is theoretically able to improve the psycho-emotional state of patients due to the microorganisms that synthesize various neurotransmitters. Probiotic Lactiale® Multi can be considered the first national psychobiotic with proven effectiveness, indirectly recommended by World Gastroenterology Organisation experts for the treatment of IBS.
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