https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30572537/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30069978/
Vivomixx
Trusted for: Antibiotics| Constipation| Liver| Ulcerative colitis|
Price: £££
Date reviewed: 05/2023
The Verdict
Vivomixx (DeSimone formulation) is one of the most effective probiotics for ulcerative colitis (when used alongside regular medications). It may also be helpful for some other aspects of gut health and liver health
Reviews are for informational purposes only and do not constitute medical advice
Claims
Promotes healthy digestion and gastrointestinal balance
A highly concentrated probiotic to help improve gut health for all 3. Helps Boost your immunity
Helps Boost your immunity
The Research
Vivomixx (DeSimone formulation) is one of the most well-studied probiotics on the market. However, it is often mistaken for a different product called VSL#3. This is because Vivomixx (DeSimone formulation) was originally sold under the brand name VSL#3 up until 2016. The VSL#3 currently available is not the same as Vivomixx (DeSimone formulation) and all studies of VSL#3 prior to 2016 were with the DeSimone formulation found in Vivomixx (Europe) and Visbiome (USA)
A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials found that Vivomixx (DeSimone formulation) is helpful for ulcerative colitis when used alongside regular medications
A meta-analysis of randomzied, controlled trials found that it Vivomixx (DeSimone formulation) may not be helpful for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
Vivomixx (DeSimone formulation) may be helpful for constipation and preventing antibiotic-associated diarrhoea according to randomized controlled trials
Vivomixx (DeSimone formulation) may also be helpful for the treatment of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) when used alongside diet and lifestyle changes
What's in it?
8 strains totalling 450 billion cfus: Streptococcus thermophilus DSM 24731; Bifidobacterium breve DSM 24732; Bfidobacterium longum DSM24736; Bifidobacterium infantis DSM 24737; Lactobacillus acidophilus DSM 24735; Lactobacillus plantarum 24736; Lactobacillus paracasei DSM 24733; Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus DSM 24734. Other ingredients: Maltose. May contain traces of milk
*price per month based on 3 boxes of 10 sachets with daily dose 450 billion cfu
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