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Probiotic Strain‑Specific Efficacy in Post‑Colonoscopy Microbiota Restoration
Evidence Summary
In patients undergoing colonoscopy, probiotic supplementation does not uniformly restore gut microbiota; the therapeutic benefit depends on the specific bacterial strains used, indicating that strain‑specific effects determine outcomes 1, 2