Interesting post.... i have diverticulosis and have just started taking VSL 3 probiotic , my GI surgeon recommended it when he diagnosed me, he recons i can avoid surgery in the future by changing diet and taking probiotic. he advised me to try low FODMAP diet also....... so far my bowel discomfort has greatly improved since being on the diet... I will now see if the probiotic also improves my health. :-)