Role of Psychobiotics in Irritable Bowel Syndrome & Inflammatory Bowel Disease Patients: A Microbial Mechanism

Abstract

Background: Probiotics are live microorganisms which, when taken in sufficient quantities, have positive effects on health. The gut microbes are important in maintaining the balanced and healthy gut bacteria and are also known as “friendly” or “good” bacteria. Dysbiosis (imbalance in the good bacteria) in the gastrointestinal microbial composition is identified as a major contributor to chronic inflammatory conditions. Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) are prevalent gastrointestinal disorders characterized by chronic inflammation and dysregulation of gut function, respectively.

Purpose: To study and analyse the gut microbiome mechanism that plays a crucial role in maintaining the integrity of gut. This review is a comprehensive analysis of current research on the therapeutic potential of probiotics in managing IBD and IBS.

Summary and Future Findings: This review highlights the mechanism of the gut microbiome that plays a central role in the pathogenesis of both conditions, thus paving the way for microbiome-based therapies such as probiotics. The use of Psychobiotics (Probiotics that help in maintaining good gut health and mental health) should be a practicing approach in dealing with the gut related diseases.