Best Supplements for Improved Growth Performance
Ranked by research evidence. Compare 47 supplements across 74 papers from the biomedical literature, with effect direction, evidence strength, and dose range for each.
Top picks by evidence
- Low evidence4 studies
Across 4 studies, all 4 reported beneficial effects on growth performance. Effect sizes were mixed (small, moderate, large). Statistically significant results were found in 3 of 4 studies. The most common study populations were weaning pigs and newborn piglets/mice; doses and forms were not consistently reported.
- Low evidence4 studies
Across 4 studies, all reported beneficial effects of Lactobacillus plantarum on growth performance in animals, with effect sizes ranging from moderate to large. 3 of 4 studies found statistically significant improvements, predominantly in broiler chickens and piglets. No human studies were identified.
- Low evidence3 studies
Across 3 review studies, all reported beneficial moderate-sized effects on growth performance in animals (poultry, swine, ruminants, etc.). No dose or duration data available.
- LowLactobacillus amylovorusAcross 4 studies, all 4 reported beneficial effects on growth performance. Effect sizes were mixed (small, moderate, large). Statistically significant results were found in 3 of 4 studies. The most common study populations were weaning pigs and newborn piglets/mice; doses and forms were not consistently reported.4 beneficial4 studies
- LowLactobacillus plantarum UALp-05MAcross 4 studies, all reported beneficial effects of Lactobacillus plantarum on growth performance in animals, with effect sizes ranging from moderate to large. 3 of 4 studies found statistically significant improvements, predominantly in broiler chickens and piglets. No human studies were identified.4 beneficial4 studies
- LowSaccharomyces cerevisiaeAcross 3 review studies, all reported beneficial moderate-sized effects on growth performance in animals (poultry, swine, ruminants, etc.). No dose or duration data available.3 beneficial3 studies