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Probiotics

Very High Research Quality

Description

Probiotics are beneficial bacteria that support gut health, digestion, and immune function.

Benefits

Evidence-supported benefits:

Effective in managing digestive disorders such as IBS and diarrhea
Enhanced immune response

Claimed benefits (insufficient evidence):

Improved digestive health (claimed)
Enhanced immune function (claimed)

Recommended Usage

1-10 billion CFUs daily, depending on strain and purpose.

Research Quality

5/5

Strong evidence from multiple high-quality studies.

Research Evidence

Efficacy of probiotics in irritable bowel syndrome: a meta-analysis of randomized, controlled trials2014
Ford AC, et al.

Methodology

Meta-analysis

Participants

0 subjects

Key Outcomes

Confirmed effectiveness in IBS management across 35 trials

Citation (APA Style)

Ford et al. (2014). American Journal of Gastroenterology

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Probiotics for the prevention and treatment of antibiotic-associated diarrhea2011
Guandalini S

Methodology

Review

Participants

0 subjects

Key Outcomes

Highlighted efficacy in treating acute diarrhea

Citation (APA Style)

Guandalini (2011). Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology

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Efficacy of probiotics in enhancing the immune response2015
Hao Q, et al.

Methodology

Systematic review

Participants

0 subjects

Key Outcomes

Demonstrated immune-enhancing effects

Citation (APA Style)

Hao et al. (2015). Beneficial Microbes

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