1. Escherichia coli Nissle 1917
36 publications linked to this condition
Health condition
Ulcerative colitis
What is Ulcerative colitis?
Ulcerative colitis is a condition where the lining of the large intestine (colon) becomes inflamed and irritated. This often leads to symptoms like diarrhea, rectal bleeding, mucus in the stool, and stomach pain. The inflammation mainly affects the surface layer of the colon.
Research evidence
214
linked publications
28
meta-analyses
11
systematic reviews
56
randomized controlled trials
High
research evidence volume
Research currently indexed from 1997 to 2026 .
Publication counts and research volume describe the amount of indexed research. They do not by themselves establish clinical effectiveness or show that probiotics treat this condition.
Most studied probiotic strains
Probiotic effects can be strain-specific. The organisms below are ranked using publications currently linked to this condition.
2. Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus GG
11 publications linked to this condition
3. Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis BB-12
6 publications linked to this condition
4. Bifidobacterium longum BB536
1 publication linked to this condition
5. Limosilactobacillus reuteri DSM 17938
1 publication linked to this condition
Potential mechanisms investigated
These mechanisms appear in research linked to this condition. Mechanistic association does not necessarily imply clinical benefit.
Gut barrier integrity
Effects on intestinal epithelial barrier function, tight junction proteins, intestinal permeability and epithelial integrity.
1 linked publication
Immune modulation
Regulation of innate and adaptive immune responses including cytokines, immune cells and inflammatory signaling pathways.
1 linked publication
SCFA production
Production or modulation of short-chain fatty acids including acetate, propionate and butyrate.
1 linked publication
Key research
Selected highly relevant publications currently indexed in the Probiotics.info research database.
Systematic Review
2025
Probiotic effect of Lactococcus lactis genetically modified in the prevention and treatment of inflammatory bowel diseases in mice: a systematic review.
Meta-analysis
2025
Medical Therapies for Prevention and Treatment of Inflammatory Pouch Disorders-A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Meta-analysis
2025
Gut microbiome-targeted therapies as adjuvant treatments in inflammatory bowel diseases: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.
Meta-analysis
2024
Efficacy and safety of probiotics in IBD: An overview of systematic reviews and updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
Meta-analysis
2024
Additive efficacy and safety of probiotics in the treatment of ulcerative colitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Meta-analysis
2024
Efficacy and safety of gut microbiota-based therapies in autoimmune and rheumatic diseases: a systematic review and meta-analysis of 80 randomized controlled trials.
Meta-analysis
2024
Comparative efficacy and tolerability of probiotic, prebiotic, and synbiotic formulations for adult patients with mild-moderate ulcerative colitis in an adjunctive therapy: A network meta-analysis.
Meta-analysis
2022
Synbiotics improve clinical indicators of ulcerative colitis: systematic review with meta-analysis.
Showing 8 featured publications from 214 linked records.
Products containing studied probiotic strains
These products contain probiotic microorganisms that appear in research associated with this condition.
Jarrow Jarro Dophilus Probiotics
Exact strain identified
Bifidobacterium longum BB536
BB536
11
publications linked to this microorganism
Species identified
Lactiplantibacillus plantarum
No specific strain was identified for this product.
8
publications linked to this microorganism
Species identified
Lacticaseibacillus casei
No specific strain was identified for this product.
6
publications linked to this microorganism
Species identified
Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus
No specific strain was identified for this product.
4
publications linked to this microorganism
Species identified
Bifidobacterium breve
No specific strain was identified for this product.
1
publication linked to this microorganism
Species identified
Lactococcus lactis
No specific strain was identified for this product.
1
publication linked to this microorganism
Species identified
Lactobacillus helveticus
No specific strain was identified for this product.
1
publication linked to this microorganism
Why is this product shown?
It contains a probiotic microorganism that appears in scientific research associated with this condition.
NOW Foods Supplements Acidophilus & Bifidus
Exact strain identified
Bifidobacterium longum Bl-05
Bl-05
10
publications linked to this microorganism
Exact strain identified
Lactobacillus acidophilus La-14
La-14
4
publications linked to this microorganism
Why is this product shown?
It contains a probiotic microorganism that appears in scientific research associated with this condition.
Garden of Life Probiotics for Women and Men - Raw Probiotics Colon Care
Species identified
Bifidobacterium longum
No specific strain was identified for this product.
10
publications linked to this microorganism
Species identified
Lactiplantibacillus plantarum
No specific strain was identified for this product.
8
publications linked to this microorganism
Species identified
Lacticaseibacillus casei
No specific strain was identified for this product.
6
publications linked to this microorganism
Exact strain identified
Lactobacillus acidophilus SD-5221
SD-5221
4
publications linked to this microorganism
Species identified
Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus
No specific strain was identified for this product.
4
publications linked to this microorganism
Species identified
Streptococcus thermophilus
No specific strain was identified for this product.
4
publications linked to this microorganism
Species identified
Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus
No specific strain was identified for this product.
2
publications linked to this microorganism
Species identified
Saccharomyces cerevisiae
No specific strain was identified for this product.
2
publications linked to this microorganism
Species identified
Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis
No specific strain was identified for this product.
1
publication linked to this microorganism
Species identified
Limosilactobacillus fermentum
No specific strain was identified for this product.
1
publication linked to this microorganism
Species identified
Lactococcus lactis
No specific strain was identified for this product.
1
publication linked to this microorganism
Species identified
Lactobacillus helveticus
No specific strain was identified for this product.
1
publication linked to this microorganism
Species identified
Lentilactobacillus kefiri
No specific strain was identified for this product.
1
publication linked to this microorganism
Why is this product shown?
It contains a probiotic microorganism that appears in scientific research associated with this condition.