Evidence supporting the use of: Bacteria (unspecified)
For the body system: Pancreas Head

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 3

There is scientific evidence supporting the use of specific bacteria—primarily in the form of probiotics—to benefit pancreatic health, although most research has focused on the broader gastrointestinal system. Probiotics are live microorganisms that, when administered in adequate amounts, confer health benefits to the host. Several studies have examined their effects on conditions impacting the pancreas, such as pancreatitis. For example, some clinical trials have explored whether probiotic supplementation can reduce infectious complications in patients with acute pancreatitis. A notable multicenter, randomized trial (PROPATRIA study) found that probiotic prophylaxis did not reduce, and might even have increased, the risk of complications in severe acute pancreatitis, leading to caution in their use for this purpose. However, other research suggests that gut microbiota modulation may influence systemic inflammation and immune responses, indirectly affecting pancreatic function and integrity.

While the evidence for direct support of the pancreas by bacteria (probiotics) is not robust, there are plausible mechanisms involving the gut–pancreas axis and immune modulation. Some strains may help restore gut barrier function and reduce translocation of harmful bacteria in the context of pancreatic disease. Overall, while there is scientific investigation into the relationship, the evidence is mixed, and probiotics are not universally recommended for all pancreatic conditions. Thus, the evidence rating is moderate.

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