Mu Q, Tavella VJ, Luo XM. Frontiers in Microbiology. 2018;9:757. doi:10.3389/fmicb.2018.00757 Background & Rationale Amid rising antibiotic resistance and interest in non-drug approaches to gut and immune health, this review examines Lactobacillus reuteri, a well-characterised probiotic species that colonises the human gastrointestinal tract, urinary tract, skin, and breast milk. The authors note that L. reuteri […]
Excess Wind and Bloating: Why You’re So Gassy and What to Do About It
Feeling swollen, gurgly, and gassy after meals is one of the most common complaints among people living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), yet it is often the least discussed. Many patients assume that wind and bloating always mean their disease is flaring, when in reality these symptoms usually have separate, identifiable causes. Understanding what is […]