Lactobacillus plantarum
Best for
Reduce bloating and trapped gas
Likely strong benefit · 1 meta-analysis , n=9.3k
4 papers · 1 claim · 24 outcomes scored · 1 positive
Outcomes
What lactobacillus plantarum actually does, by outcome
Each row is one outcome with effect size, evidence base, the dose that worked in trials, and time to first effect. Magnitude tiers come from native-unit MCID where available, Cohen's d otherwise.
Outcome Effect size Evidence Dose Weeks Rank
Reduce bloating and trapped gas Likely strong benefit
Less belly swelling, pressure, and gassiness after meals.
1 meta-analysis n=9.3k — — #3/12
1 meta-analysis
n=9.3k
Meta-analyzed
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#3 /12
| Outcome | Effect | Evidence | Dose | Weeks | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reduce bloating and trapped gas Likely strong benefit | | 1 meta-analysis n=9.3k Meta-analyzed | — | — | #3/12 |
Risk profile
Adverse events and known drug interactions
Safety events
Any adverse reaction (all-cause) mild
Sources
- 1. Strain-specific and outcome-specific efficacy of probiotics for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis. (2021) ↑
- 2. A 12-Week, Single-Centre, Randomised, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel-Design Clinical Trial for the Evaluation of the Efficacy and Safety of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum SKO-001 in Reducing Body Fat. (2024) ↑
- 3. A 12-Week, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Lactobacillus plantarum LMT1-48 on Body Fat Loss. (2025) ↑
Generated August 14, 2026