Probiotic Constipation Meta-Analysis Evidence Table

Structured evidence table for Probiotic Constipation Meta-Analysis, generated from 2 reusable source documents in the Migaku knowledge base.

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Probiotic Constipation Meta-AnalysisThe authors did a good job of summarizing a large body of evidence, and their conclusion that probiotics help with childhood diarrhea agrees with the general scientific opinion.1Peng Yue (2026)Commentary: The effect of probiotics on the diarrhea and constipation outcomes in children: an umbrella review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses
Probiotic Constipation Meta-AnalysisAs a result, the total sample size is inflated, which narrows the confidence intervals for the summary effect estimate.1Peng Yue (2026)Commentary: The effect of probiotics on the diarrhea and constipation outcomes in children: an umbrella review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses
Probiotic Constipation Meta-AnalysisThis makes the results seem more precise than they actually are and can lead to misleadingly low-values, increasing the risk of a Type I error (false positive).1Peng Yue (2026)Commentary: The effect of probiotics on the diarrhea and constipation outcomes in children: an umbrella review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses
Probiotic Constipation Meta-AnalysisThe effect of probiotics on the diarrhea and constipation outcomes in children: an umbrella review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses 1 We read with great interest the recent umbrella review by Wang et al., titled “” ().1Peng Yue (2026)Commentary: The effect of probiotics on the diarrhea and constipation outcomes in children: an umbrella review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses
Probiotic Constipation Meta-AnalysisThis review summarizes the current concepts of probiotics and evaluates evidence supporting their use in patients with lower GI disorders, with a focus on potential sex-related differences.2Kim Yong Sung (2026)Clinical Guidance and Practical Recommendations for Probiotic Use in Patients With Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Functional Constipation, and Clostridioides difficile Infection Considering Sex-based Differences
Probiotic Constipation Meta-AnalysisSaccharomyces, Lactobacillus Bifidobacterium Clostridium difficile 7 This review was conducted to summarize and interpret the current evidence on probiotics on IBS, FC, and CDI in terms of sex differences.2Kim Yong Sung (2026)Clinical Guidance and Practical Recommendations for Probiotic Use in Patients With Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Functional Constipation, and Clostridioides difficile Infection Considering Sex-based Differences
Probiotic Constipation Meta-AnalysisOverall, probiotics significantly increased spontaneous bowel movement (SBM) per week by 0.67 (95% CI, 0.22-1.12) at 4 weeks after ingestion ().2Kim Yong Sung (2026)Clinical Guidance and Practical Recommendations for Probiotic Use in Patients With Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Functional Constipation, and Clostridioides difficile Infection Considering Sex-based Differences
Probiotic Constipation Meta-AnalysisClostridioides difficile 1 3 - 4 5 4 6 - For over a century, probiotics have been widely consumed as fermented beverages and supplements to promote gut health.2Kim Yong Sung (2026)Clinical Guidance and Practical Recommendations for Probiotic Use in Patients With Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Functional Constipation, and Clostridioides difficile Infection Considering Sex-based Differences

Source documents

  1. Commentary: The effect of probiotics on the diarrhea and constipation outcomes in children: an umbrella review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses
  2. Clinical Guidance and Practical Recommendations for Probiotic Use in Patients With Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Functional Constipation, and Clostridioides difficile Infection Considering Sex-based Differences