Best Supplements for Reduced Crying Time
Ranked by research evidence. Compare 10 supplements across 19 papers from the biomedical literature, with effect direction, evidence strength, and dose range for each.
Top picks by evidence
- High evidence9 studies
Across 9 studies, 8 reported beneficial effects of Lactobacillus reuteri DSM 17938 on reducing crying time, with effect sizes ranging from small to large. The most robust evidence comes from meta-analyses and RCTs in infants with colic, particularly breastfed infants, showing moderate-to-large reductions (e.g., -45 to -65 minutes/day). Doses of 1×10^8 to 5×10^8 CFU daily were commonly tested, and effects were typically observed within 28 days.
Dose: 1 × 10^8 to 5 × 10^8 CFU dailyProduct matchBioGaia — Kids, Immune Active with L. Reuteri + Vitamin D, Orange· $26.99 · ★4.8 (510)
10 supplements
- HighLactobacillus reuteri DSM 17938Across 9 studies, 8 reported beneficial effects of Lactobacillus reuteri DSM 17938 on reducing crying time, with effect sizes ranging from small to large. The most robust evidence comes from meta-analyses and RCTs in infants with colic, particularly breastfed infants, showing moderate-to-large reductions (e.g., -45 to -65 minutes/day). Doses of 1×10^8 to 5×10^8 CFU daily were commonly tested, and effects were typically observed within 28 days. · Dose: 1 × 10^8 to 5 × 10^8 CFU daily8 beneficial1 neutral9 studies