Gut health breakthrough: probiotic may curb alcohol cravings and liver harm
NCT ID NCT05178069
First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 31 times
Summary
This study tests whether taking a probiotic called Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (LGG) for 6 months can help people with alcohol use disorder drink less and reduce liver injury. About 60 heavy drinkers with alcohol-related liver disease will receive either LGG or a placebo. The goal is to see if the probiotic improves gut-brain signals and lowers inflammation, leading to fewer heavy drinking days and better liver health.
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