meta_analysis
    2018
    High Quality

    Lactobacillus reuteri to Treat Infant Colic: A Meta-analysis

    Sung V, D'Amico F, Cabana MD

    Published in Pediatrics

    Key Findings

    Individual participant data meta-analysis found L. reuteri DSM 17938 effective in breastfed infants with colic but not in formula fed infants.

    Conclusions

    Benefit appears restricted to exclusively breastfed infants.

    Limitations

    Few formula fed participants.

    Supplements Studied

    L. reuteri DSM 17938 was effective in reducing crying time in breastfed infants with colic, but effects in formula fed infants were unclear.

    Study Details

    Year:2018
    Sample Size:345
    Duration:3 weeks
    Quality Score:9/10

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