meta_analysis
    2015
    High Quality

    Systematic review with meta-analysis: Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG in the prevention of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea in children and adults

    Szajewska H, Kolodziej M

    Published in Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics

    Key Findings

    LGG reduced the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea from 22.4% to 12.3% (RR 0.49) across 12 RCTs.

    Conclusions

    LGG is effective for preventing antibiotic-associated diarrhoea.

    Limitations

    Heterogeneous doses and antibiotics.

    Supplements Studied

    LGG reduced the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea from 22.4% to 12.3% (RR 0.49).

    Related Health Concerns

    Frequent Diarrhea

    Study Details

    Year:2015
    Sample Size:1,499
    Quality Score:9/10

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