BioBalance LLC

The study is an Open Label, Prospective, Non Comparative, Pilot, clinical trial design. Patients with inadequate relief in GI symptoms associated with GERD despite PPI treatment will be screened and those who meet the inclusion and exclusion criteria will perform a glucose breath test for bacterial overgrowth . Each patient will then complete a questionnaire to record their GERD related symptoms. Each patient will then receive a daily intake of 30 mL two times daily, 30 minutes before meals for a period of 4 weeks. During the course of the trial, they will have 4 visits with the study physician to assess treatment compliance and occurrence of adverse events, and will complete periodic daily diaries to record compliance.

The purpose of this study is to determine the tolerance and efficacy of the probiotic E. Coli Strain M17 on symptoms and Quality of Life in Individuals with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).