Clinical and metabolic response to probiotic supplementation in patients with multiple sclerosis: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial

E Kouchaki, OR Tamtaji, M Salami, F Bahmani… - Clinical nutrition, 2017 - Elsevier
Background & aims This trial was performed to evaluate the effects of probiotic intake on
disability, mental health and metabolic condition in subjects with multiple sclerosis (MS).
Methods This randomized double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial was conducted
among 60 MS patients. Participants were randomly allocated into two groups to receive
either a probiotic capsule (n= 30) or placebo containing starch (n= 30) for 12 weeks.
Expanded disability status scale (EDSS) scoring and parameters of mental health were …