Best Supplements for Reduced Salivary Levels of Mutans Streptococci
Ranked by research evidence. Compare 11 supplements across 14 papers from the biomedical literature, with effect direction, evidence strength, and dose range for each.
Top picks by evidence
- Moderate evidence4 studies
Across 4 randomized controlled trials, all reported beneficial effects of Lactobacillus paracasei VPro 224 on reducing salivary mutans streptococci, with effect sizes predominantly moderate (3 moderate, 1 large). Most evidence comes from children (including preschool children), with one study in young adults. Doses and forms were not consistently reported across studies.
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- ModerateLactobacillus paracasei VPro 224Across 4 randomized controlled trials, all reported beneficial effects of Lactobacillus paracasei VPro 224 on reducing salivary mutans streptococci, with effect sizes predominantly moderate (3 moderate, 1 large). Most evidence comes from children (including preschool children), with one study in young adults. Doses and forms were not consistently reported across studies.4 beneficial4 studies