Safety of Lactobacillus Rhamnosus:
With the exception of extremely rare occurrences of sepsis in limited groups of patients with serious diseases, such as HIV or AIDS, and in patients with short bowel syndrome.(8,9), no significant side effects have been shown to exist with the the use of L. rhamnosus. There may be an initial brief period of bloating and gas among subjects taking it for the first time. These symptoms should disappear as the body becomes accustomed to the presence of the probiotic