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Evidence-Based Supplement Research
Evidence-Based Supplement Research

Best Supplements for Reduced Abdominal Distension

Ranked by research evidence. Compare 3 supplements across 5 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 effects of Saccharomyces boulardii on reducing abdominal distension, with effect sizes ranging from moderate to large. The evidence is drawn from meta-analyses primarily in children and patients with Helicobacter pylori infection. Doses were not consistently reported, but one study used 500 mg/day or 1000 mg/day.

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  • Lowsaccharomyces boulardiiAcross 3 studies, all reported beneficial effects of Saccharomyces boulardii on reducing abdominal distension, with effect sizes ranging from moderate to large. The evidence is drawn from meta-analyses primarily in children and patients with Helicobacter pylori infection. Doses were not consistently reported, but one study used 500 mg/day or 1000 mg/day.3 beneficial3 studies
  • Lactobacillus gasseri BNR171 beneficial1 study
  • Bacillus coagulans1 neutral1 study
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