STRAIN-SPECIFIC EFFECTS OF PROBIOTICS IN GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE: A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is one of the most prevalent gastrointestinal disorders worldwide and represents a significant burden on healthcare systems due to its high prevalence, chronic course, and impact on patients’ quality of life. Although proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) remain the cornerstone of GERD tr...