meta_analysis
    2013
    High Quality

    Probiotic supplementation decreases intestinal transit time: meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

    Miller LE, Ouwehand AC

    Published in World Journal of Gastroenterology

    Methodology

    Meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials measuring whole gut transit time with probiotic supplementation.

    Key Findings

    Probiotics reduced whole gut transit time by about 12 hours, with larger effects in constipated subjects and older adults.

    Conclusions

    Probiotics modestly but significantly accelerate intestinal transit.

    Limitations

    Strain heterogeneity; transit measurement methods vary.

    Supplements Studied

    Probiotics
    Probiotic

    Probiotics reduced whole gut transit time by approximately 12 hours versus control

    Outcomes Measured

    Intestinal Motility
    Primary

    Probiotic supplementation decreases intestinal transit time: meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

    Study Details

    Year:2013
    Quality Score:8/10

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