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Evidence-Based Supplement Research
Evidence-Based Supplement Research

Best Supplements for Reduced Abdominal Distension

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

  • Moderate evidence3 studies

    Across 3 meta-analyses, all reported beneficial effects of Saccharomyces boulardii supplementation on reducing abdominal distension, with effect sizes ranging from moderate to large. The evidence is primarily from patients with Helicobacter pylori infection, with doses of 500–1000 mg/day reported in one study. The predominant effect size is large.

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  • Moderatesaccharomyces boulardiiAcross 3 meta-analyses, all reported beneficial effects of Saccharomyces boulardii supplementation on reducing abdominal distension, with effect sizes ranging from moderate to large. The evidence is primarily from patients with Helicobacter pylori infection, with doses of 500–1000 mg/day reported in one study. The predominant effect size is large.3 beneficial3 studies
  • Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG1 beneficial1 study
  • Lactobacillus gasseri BNR171 beneficial1 study
  • Bacillus coagulans1 neutral1 study
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