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 (administered in combination with other probiotic strains) on improved stool formation. The evidence primarily comes from large outpatient populations, including individuals undergoing digestive surgery or bowel preparation and those with chronic intestinal disorders, with doses reported as 1 billion living cells/day in one study. However, the evidence base is small and conclusions should be considered preliminary.
Dose: 1 billion living cells/day
4 supplements
- LowLactobacillus plantarum LP01Across 3 studies, all reported beneficial moderate-sized effects of Lactobacillus plantarum LP01 (administered in combination with other probiotic strains) on improved stool formation. The evidence primarily comes from large outpatient populations, including individuals undergoing digestive surgery or bowel preparation and those with chronic intestinal disorders, with doses reported as 1 billion living cells/day in one study. However, the evidence base is small and conclusions should be considered preliminary. · Dose: 1 billion living cells/day3 beneficial3 studies