A multi-compound dietary supplement to improve the well-being of symptomatic uncomplicated diverticular disease
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Current treatment strategies for symptomatic uncomplicated diverticular disease (SUDD) remain controversial. Nutraceuticals could be potential adjuvant treatments to reduce symptoms and improve Quality of Life (QoL).
METHODS: A retrospective analysis of data collected in a real-world clinical setting was performed on SUDD patients with persistent diarrheal symptoms following rifaximin therapy. A synbiotic anti-inflammatory dietary supplement (SADS), containing Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG, Hericium erinaceus, berberine, quercetin, palmitoylethanolamide, and Undaria, was administered daily for one month to evaluate its effectiveness in reducing these symptoms. Outcome measures included daily bowel movement frequency, Abdominal Pain Score, treatment satisfaction, and fecal calprotectin levels, and were evaluated at baseline (T0) and after one month (T1).
RESULTS: Data from 54 SUDD patients (mean age: 53.2±11.3 years) were collected. Daily bowel movements significantly decreased after SADS treatment (T1) compared to T0 (2.18±0.8 vs. 3.8±0.7; P<0.001). Abdominal Pain Score also improved significantly (2.59±1.2 vs. 5.81±1.0; P<0.001), with 88.9% of patients reporting moderate-to-high treatment satisfaction. Calprotectin levels decreased significantly following SADS treatment (P<0.001), with positive test results reducing from 100% at T0 to 65% at T1, while negative results increased from 0% to 35%. Significant negative correlations were observed between treatment…
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Evidence Hub reads this as a cohort study, done in people. Its evidence level is 3 of 5 (Moderate · trial / cohort / secondary analysis). Trials without a large randomized design, cohorts and secondary analyses give moderate evidence. Reported size: 54 participants or records.
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