meta_analysis
    2019
    High Quality

    Efficacy of Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG in treatment of acute pediatric diarrhea: A systematic review with meta-analysis

    Li YT, Xu H, Ye JZ

    Published in World Journal of Gastroenterology

    Key Findings

    LGG shortened diarrhoea duration by roughly one day, with larger effects at doses of at least 10^10 CFU/day.

    Conclusions

    Dose and setting modify LGG efficacy in acute paediatric diarrhoea.

    Limitations

    Substantial heterogeneity between trials.

    Supplements Studied

    LGG significantly reduced the duration of acute diarrhoea in children, with greater effect at doses of 10^10 CFU/day or more.

    Related Health Concerns

    Frequent Diarrhea

    Study Details

    Year:2019
    Sample Size:4,073
    Quality Score:8/10

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