The Verdict
Symprove may be helpful for some symptoms of IBS and diverticular disease. It may also be helpful for reducing inflammation in ulcerative colitis.
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Claims
Water-based, so doesn’t trigger digestion. This means more live and active bacteria survive pass through the stomach meaning a better opportunity to colonise the gut
Every shot contains billions of live bacteria to help balance your microbiome
The Research
The strains in Symprove appear to survive stomach acid but this was shown in an animal model and not humans.
A randomised, controlled trial showed that Symprove may be helpful for symptoms of IBS (abdominal pain and bowel habit).
A randomised, controlled trial showed that Symprove may be helpful for symptoms of uncomplicated diverticular disease (constipation, diarrhoea, and back pain).
A randomised, controlled trial showed that Symprove may be helpful for ulcerative colitis, but not Crohn’s disease (reduced intestinal inflammation in ulcerative colitis only).
What's in it?
Original Flavour Ingredients: Water, extract of germinated barley, live activated cultures of: L. rhamnosus NCIMB 30174, E. faecium NCIMB 30176, L. plantarum NCIMB 30173, L. acidophilus NCIMB 30175; acidity regulators: ascorbic acid, trisodium citrate; preservative: potassium sorbate.
Strawberry and Raspberry Fruit Flavour Ingredients: Water, extract of germinated barley, live activated cultures of: L. rhamnosus NCIMB 30174, E. faecium NCIMB 30176, L. plantarum NCIMB 30173, L. acidophilus NCIMB 30175; acidity regulators: ascorbic acid, trisodium citrate; preservative: potassium sorbate; natural flavourings; colour: black carrot juice.
Mango and Passion Fruit Flavour Ingredients: Water, extract of germinated barley, live activated cultures of: L. rhamnosus NCIMB 30174, E. faecium NCIMB 30176, L. plantarum NCIMB 30173, L. acidophilus NCIMB 30175; acidity regulators: ascorbic acid, trisodium citrate; preservative: potassium sorbate; natural flavourings.
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