Colic and Digestive Issues
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As a healthcare professional, having access to clinical evidence is essential. We know your time is valuable, so we've put together a compendium of relevant abstracts and short videos to make it easy for you to find what you need quickly.
Early Factors Defining the Intestinal Microbiota
The ongoing debate revolves around whether microorganisms in an infant's intestinal microbiota originate at birth or later, influenced by various factors.
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The gut microbiota plays a crucial role in infant digestive issues like colic and spit-up, with the probiotic Lactobacillus reuteri found in breast milk showing promise in alleviating these symptoms by improving gut function and reducing crying and spit-up frequency.
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Abstracts
- Chau K, Lau E, Greenberg S, Jacobson S, Yazdani-Brojeni P, Verma N, Koren G. Probiotics for infantile colic: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial investigating Lactobacillus reuteri DSM 17938. J Pediatr. 2015 Jan;166(1):74-8. doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2014.09.020. Epub 2014 Oct 23.
- Coccorullo P, Strisciuglio C, Martinelli M, Miele E, Greco L, Staiano A. Lactobacillus reuteri (DSM 17938) in infants with functional chronic constipation: a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study. J Pediatr. 2010 Oct;157(4):598-602. doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2010.04.066. Epub 2010 Jun 12.
- Garofoli F, Civardi E, Indrio F, Mazzucchelli I, Angelini M, Tinelli C, Stronati M. The early administration of Lactobacillus reuteri DSM 17938 controls regurgitation episodes in full-term breastfed infants. Int J Food Sci Nutr. 2014 Aug;65(5):646-8. doi: 10.3109/09637486.2014.898251. Epub 2014 Mar 17.
- Indrio F, Riezzo G, Raimondi F, Bisceglia M, Filannino A, Cavallo L, Francavilla R. Lactobacillus reuteri accelerates gastric emptying and improves regurgitation in infants. Eur J Clin Invest. 2011 Apr;41(4):417-22. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2362.2010.02425.x. Epub 2010 Nov 26.
- Indrio F, Riezzo G, Giordano P, Ficarella M, Miolla MP, Martini S, Corvaglia L, Francavilla R. Effect of a Partially Hydrolysed Whey Infant Formula Supplemented with Starch and Lactobacillus reuteri DSM 17938 on Regurgitation and Gastric Motility. Nutrients. 2017 Oct 28;9(11). pii: E1181. doi: 10.3390/nu9111181.
- Mi GL, Zhao L, Qiao DD, Kang WQ, Tang MQ, Xu JK. Effectiveness of Lactobacillus reuteri in infantile colic and colicky induced maternal depression: a prospective single blind randomized trial. Antonie Van Leeuwenhoek. 2015 Jun;107(6):1547-53. doi: 10.1007/s10482-015-0448-9. Epub 2015 Apr 16.
- Robin SG1 Keller C1 Zwiener R2 Hyman PE2 Nurko S3 Saps M4 Di Lorenzo C4 Shulman RJ5 Hyams JS6 Palsson O1 van Tilburg MAL. Prevalence of Pediatric Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders Utilizing the Rome IV Criteria. J Pediatr. 2018 Apr;195:134-139. doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2017.12.012. Epub 2018 Feb 3.
- Rosenfeldt V, Benfeldt E, Valerius NH, Paerregaard A, Michaelsen KF. Effect of probiotics on gastrointestinal symptoms and small intestinal permeability in children with atopic dermatitis. J Pediatr. 2004;145:612-616.
- Savino F, Pelle E, Palumeri E, Oggero R, Miniero R. Lactobacillus reuteri (American Type Culture Collection Strain 55730) versus simethicone in the treatment of infantile colic: a prospective randomized study. Pediatrics. 2007 Jan;119(1):e124-30.
- Savino F, Pelle E, Palumeri E, Oggero R, Miniero R. Lactobacillus reuteri (American Type Culture Collection Strain 55730) versus simethicone in the treatment of infantile colic: a prospective randomized study. Pediatrics. 2007 Jan;119(1):e124-30.
- Savino F, Cordisco L, Tarasco V, et al. Lactobacillus reuteri DSM 17938 in infantile colic: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Pediatrics. 2010;126:e526-e533.
- Savino F, Cordisco L, Tarasco V, Palumeri E, Calabrese R, Oggero R, Roos S, Matteuzzi D. Lactobacillus reuteri DSM 17938 in infantile colic: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Pediatrics. 2010 Sep;126(3):e526-33. doi: 10.1542/peds.2010-0433. Epub 2010 Aug 16.
- Savino F, Cresi F, Pautasso S, Palumeri E, Tullio V, Roana J, Silvestro L, Oggero R. Intestinal microflora in breastfed colicky and non-colicky infants. Acta Paediatr. 2004 Jun;93(6):825-9.
- Savino F, Cresi F, Pautasso S, et al. Intestinal microflora in breastfed colicky and non-colicky infants. Acta Paediatr. 2004;93:825-829.
- Savino F, Pelle E, Palumeri E, Oggero R, Miniero R. Lactobacillus reuteri (American Type Culture Collection Strain 55730) versus simethicone in the treatment of infantile colic: a prospective randomized study. Pediatrics. 2007;119:e124-e130.
- Sung V, Cabana MD, D'Amico F, Deshpande G, Dupont C, Indrio F, Mentula S, Partty A, Savino F, Szajewska H, Tancredi D. Lactobacillus reuteri DSM 17938 for managing infant colic: protocol for an individual participant data meta-analysis. BMJ Open. 2014 Dec 4;4(12):e006475. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2014-006475.
- Sung V, D'Amico F, Cabana MD, Chau K, Koren G, Savino F, Szajewska H, Deshpande G, Dupont C, Indrio F, Mentula S, Partty A, Tancredi D. Lactobacillus reuteri to Treat Infant Colic: A Meta-analysis. Pediatrics. 2018 Jan;141(1). pii: e20171811. doi: 10.1542/peds.2017-1811.
- Szajewska H, Urbańska M, Chmielewska A, Weizman Z, Shamir R. Meta-analysis: Lactobacillus reuteri strain DSM 17938 (and the original strain ATCC 55730) for treating acute gastroenteritis in children. Benef Microbes. 2014 Sep;5(3):285-93. doi: 10.3920/BM2013.0056.
- Weizman Z, Abu-Abed J, Binsztok M. Lactobacillus reuteri DSM 17938 for the Management of Functional Abdominal Pain in Childhood: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial. J Pediatr. 2016 Jul;174:160-164.e1. doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2016.04.003. Epub 2016 May 4.
