Best Supplements for Reduced Crying Time
Ranked by research evidence. Compare 9 supplements across 18 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 reduced crying time, with effect sizes ranging from small to large; the predominant effect size was moderate. The most commonly studied doses were 1 × 10^8 to 5 × 10^8 colony-forming units (CFU) daily, and the primary population was infants with colic, particularly breastfed infants. Median study duration was 28 days, with effects typically observed within 3–4 weeks.
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)
9 supplements
- HighLactobacillus reuteri DSM 17938Across 9 studies, 8 reported beneficial effects of Lactobacillus reuteri DSM 17938 on reduced crying time, with effect sizes ranging from small to large; the predominant effect size was moderate. The most commonly studied doses were 1 × 10^8 to 5 × 10^8 colony-forming units (CFU) daily, and the primary population was infants with colic, particularly breastfed infants. Median study duration was 28 days, with effects typically observed within 3–4 weeks. · Dose: 1 × 10^8 to 5 × 10^8 CFU daily8 beneficial1 neutral9 studies