Best Supplements for Improved Stool Formation
Ranked by research evidence. Compare 4 supplements across 6 papers from the biomedical literature, with effect direction, evidence strength, and dose range for each.
Top picks by evidence
- Low evidence3 studies
Across 3 studies, all reported beneficial moderate-sized effects of Lactobacillus plantarum LP01 (often combined with other strains) on improved stool formation, primarily in middle-aged adults with chronic intestinal disorders or undergoing digestive surgery. The most-studied population was outpatients with gastrointestinal complaints or surgical recovery, but doses and study durations were not consistently reported. Effect sizes were consistently moderate across all studies.
4 supplements
- LowLactobacillus plantarum LP01Across 3 studies, all reported beneficial moderate-sized effects of Lactobacillus plantarum LP01 (often combined with other strains) on improved stool formation, primarily in middle-aged adults with chronic intestinal disorders or undergoing digestive surgery. The most-studied population was outpatients with gastrointestinal complaints or surgical recovery, but doses and study durations were not consistently reported. Effect sizes were consistently moderate across all studies.3 beneficial3 studies