Lactobacillus acidophilus
acidophilus has been widely used as a probiotic, and studies show that it can alleviate bloating in patients with functional bowel disorders, as well as abdominal pain in people suffering from IBS ²,³.
Which probiotic is best for bloating?
I recommend probiotic strains that have been well researched for bloating, specifically including:
- Lactobacillus acidophilus NCFM. ®8
- Bifidobacterium lactis HN019. ...
- Bifidobacterium lactis Bi-07. ®8
- Lactobacillus plantarum LP299v. ®10
- Bifidobacterium infantis 35624. ...
- Bacillus Coagulans. ...
- Saccharomyces cerevisiae CNCM I-385613.
Is acidophilus probiotic good for bloating?
When taken with antibiotics, a combination of acidophilus and other specific forms of lactobacillus might reduce diarrhea, bloating and cramps caused by a bacterium that can cause symptoms ranging from diarrhea to life-threatening inflammation of the colon (C. difficile infection).