Safety of probiotics in patients receiving nutritional support: a systematic review of case reports, randomized controlled trials, and nonrandomized trials

Background: Probiotics are increasingly used in patients receiving nutritional support; however, some case reports and trials have questioned their safety in such patients. Objective: The objective was to investigate the safety of probiotics in patients receiving nutritional support through a systematic review of case reports, randomized controlled trials (RCTs), and nonrandomized trials. Design: The systematic review followed Cochrane and...