A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study involving 66 participants was conducted over 4 weeks to determine the effect of Bacillus coagulans MTCC 5856 (LactoSpore®) on functional gas and bloating in healthy adults.

KEY FINDING:

• Supports reductions in abdominal gas and distension.

Source: The effects of Bacillus coagulans MTCC 5856 on functional gas and bloating in adults: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study (link)

A randomized, double-blind, placebo-control study involving 30 participants was conducted over 28 days to determine the effect of Bacillus coagulans MTCC 5856 (LactoSpore®) on microbiota composition.

KEY FINDING:

• Supports an increase in beneficial gut bacteria.

Source: Probiotic modulation of gut microbiota by Bacillus coagulans MTCC 5856 in healthy subjects: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-control study (link)