Probiotics May Reduce GI Symptoms in Celiac Disease Patients

To All,

While it is nice to know.....some Probiotics might help Celiac's....it is much more relevant to know which Probiotics have been studied that one could take specifically take that could help you.

Since I do a lot of research I came across this research that might help others...

Entitled "Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG Protects the Epithelial Barrier of Wistar Rats from the Pepsin-Trypsin-Digested Gliadin (PTG)-Induced Enteropathy"

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It specifically has already been studied and follow up studies could be conducted that can confirm this same affect in humans for the Probiotic strain Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG....

I hope this is helpful but it is not medical advise.

Posterboy,

Thanks Poster boy-  do you know of a specific probiotic that you use that has "Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG that is gluten free and you have done well with?  I know some probiotics have been found to contain gluten.  Thanks, Scott

I find high strength Saccharomyces boulardi very helpful on occasions, the one I take is a gluten-free, vegan and soy free live culture.

Guest Scott,

Here are some articles that might help you.

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Culturelle is L. GG

Here is an article about it....

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I have taken some on and off....I might try Culturelle again.....I probably didn't take it long enough the first time....I usually have to take something more than once to get it right...

I do like Kefir and usually us it.....a 99% Lactose Fermented Milk product usually...

I hope this is helpful but it is not medical advise.

Posterboy,

Guest Scott,

This is not a Probiotic but I did find a supplement recently that might also help.

I started a new thread about it....

I have bought some....but have had a chance to take it yet....

Let us know if you find it helps you so it can benefit others too!

Again I hope this is helpful but it is not medical advise.

Posterboy,

I was diagnosed over 20 yrs ago and have struggled every day, even though I follow a strict gluten-free diet.  I started prebiotic about 2 months ago, and I think they have really improved my bloating, I also take a digestive enzyme once a day before my main evening meal, not really sure if this helps, but overall I've been feeling better.  I have had a polyp removed and have recently been diagnosed with diverticular disease.

I have also purchased Gliding, that break down gluten if ingested by accident, they are great, only a preventative, not to be used as a way of eating gluten, only if feeling unwell due to contamination.

I look forward to more studies on the subject as we really need help to deal with this bloating and prevent damage to our bowled x

I am still fairly new to this but have been taking probiotics with psyllium husk and it has helped. I am taking Klaire Labs THER-BIOTIC COMPLETE.

Hi Scott,

I was diagnosed with Dermatitus Herpetiformus by a dermatologist two years ago and have been on the gluten-free diet since. I have not been intestinal biopsied, but do experience sudden GI symptoms when accidentally exposed to gluten, usually as a consequence of eating out. I have not had a breakout of the rash (and my liver enzymes have returned to normal) since being on the gluten-free diet. I began taking Lean and Pure Prebiotic & Probiotic Extra Strength brand supplement 3 months ago. It has significantly helped regulate my GI system, so much so that I intend to keep taking it to both support my immune system and manage my GI symptoms. I have recently learned that it is important to purchase probiotic supplements packaged in blister packs instead of bottles so that the quality of the supplement is not compromised by exposure to air--an important factor to consider with your research. This brand is blister packed.  It is also important that the supplement is produced under carefully controlled temperatures. I have tried other probiotic supplements (before being diagnosed with celiac disease-DH) with unremarkable results, and therefore, did not continue purchasing them. I realize now I should have done my homework on how to choose a good probiotic before buying the cheapest one on the shelf. May God bless your research, Scott, and your health. I look forward to reading your book.

The headline here sounds more optimistic than the actual content of the article----the "MAY" here is a rather weak MAY:  the improvement in symptoms was found only when the GI Symptoms Rating Scale was used, but NO Difference when different rating scales were pooled and over-all---"the certainty of the evidence ranged from very low to low"-----and as Posterboy has pointed out the most relevant issue about the probiotics is which specific probiotics were used in these 6 RCT's and when you read this review and the actual individual studies that comprise it, you find that 5 of the studies used MIXTURES of 2 to several probiotics, the others used one probiotic; all the studies used DIFFERENT probiotics and these are probiotics not necessarily found in OTC products; none of the studies used Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG---so "high quality clinical trials are needed" and in the meanwhile I suspect Celiac patients will search for remedies that MAY work for them

Yes, our summary does include much of what your summary says... 😄

On 11/10/2020 at 12:13 PM, Guest Scott said:

Thanks Poster boy-  do you know of a specific probiotic that you use that has "Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG that is gluten free and you have done well with?  I know some probiotics have been found to contain gluten.  Thanks, Scott

Home made kosher dill pickles. Fermented, not quick pickles made with vinegar. It only takes a few days.

Research and try out Berberine supplement... then introduce probiotics. 

For a few days prepare for gassy moments and burps, especially when drinking probiotic kefir/kombucha drinks. Maybe hold back alcohol.