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 on improved stool formation, with statistically significant findings. The evidence primarily comes from large outpatient populations (mean age 55-58 years) with chronic intestinal disorders or undergoing digestive surgery or bowel preparation. Dosing was only reported in one study (1 billion living cells/day), but study durations were not consistently reported.
4 supplements
- LowLactobacillus plantarum LP01Across 3 studies, all reported beneficial moderate-sized effects of *Lactobacillus plantarum* LP01 on improved stool formation, with statistically significant findings. The evidence primarily comes from large outpatient populations (mean age 55-58 years) with chronic intestinal disorders or undergoing digestive surgery or bowel preparation. Dosing was only reported in one study (1 billion living cells/day), but study durations were not consistently reported.3 beneficial3 studies