1. Limosilactobacillus reuteri DSM 17938
19 publications linked to this condition
Health condition
Constipation
What is Constipation?
Constipation is when a person has trouble passing stool or does so less often than usual. It can happen for many reasons, such as not eating enough fiber, feeling stressed, certain medical conditions, medications, or infections. This makes bowel movements hard, uncomfortable, or infrequent.
Research evidence
313
linked publications
48
meta-analyses
13
systematic reviews
177
randomized controlled trials
High
research evidence volume
Research currently indexed from 2002 to 2026 .
Publication counts and research volume describe the amount of indexed research. They do not by themselves establish clinical effectiveness or show that probiotics treat this condition.
Most studied probiotic strains
Probiotic effects can be strain-specific. The organisms below are ranked using publications currently linked to this condition.
2. Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus GG
14 publications linked to this condition
3. Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis BB-12
10 publications linked to this condition
4. Escherichia coli Nissle 1917
7 publications linked to this condition
5. Bifidobacterium longum BB536
3 publications linked to this condition
Potential mechanisms investigated
These mechanisms appear in research linked to this condition. Mechanistic association does not necessarily imply clinical benefit.
SCFA production
Production or modulation of short-chain fatty acids including acetate, propionate and butyrate.
2 linked publications
Gut barrier integrity
Effects on intestinal epithelial barrier function, tight junction proteins, intestinal permeability and epithelial integrity.
1 linked publication
Metabolic regulation
Influence on glucose metabolism, lipid metabolism and insulin sensitivity.
1 linked publication
Products containing studied probiotic strains
These products contain probiotic microorganisms that appear in research associated with this condition.
Nature's Way Women's Fortify Extra Strength
Exact strain identified
Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus GG
ATCC 53103
30
publications linked to this microorganism
Exact strain identified
Lacticaseibacillus casei Lc-11
Lc-11
27
publications linked to this microorganism
Exact strain identified
Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus Lr-32
Lr-32
16
publications linked to this microorganism
Exact strain identified
Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus HN001
HN001
16
publications linked to this microorganism
Exact strain identified
Lactobacillus acidophilus La-14
La-14
15
publications linked to this microorganism
Exact strain identified
Lactobacillus acidophilus NCFM
NCFM
15
publications linked to this microorganism
Exact strain identified
Lactiplantibacillus plantarum Lp-115
Lp-115
12
publications linked to this microorganism
Exact strain identified
Lacticaseibacillus paracasei Lpc-37
Lpc-37
9
publications linked to this microorganism
Why is this product shown?
It contains a probiotic microorganism that appears in scientific research associated with this condition.
Renew Life Ultimate Flora Probiotic
Exact strain identified
Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus GG
ATCC 53103
30
publications linked to this microorganism
Species identified
Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis
No specific strain was identified for this product.
29
publications linked to this microorganism
Species identified
Lacticaseibacillus casei
No specific strain was identified for this product.
27
publications linked to this microorganism
Species identified
Lactobacillus acidophilus
No specific strain was identified for this product.
15
publications linked to this microorganism
Species identified
Lactiplantibacillus plantarum
No specific strain was identified for this product.
12
publications linked to this microorganism
Species identified
Lacticaseibacillus paracasei
No specific strain was identified for this product.
9
publications linked to this microorganism
Species identified
Bifidobacterium longum subsp. infantis
No specific strain was identified for this product.
5
publications linked to this microorganism
Species identified
Lactococcus lactis
No specific strain was identified for this product.
2
publications linked to this microorganism
Why is this product shown?
It contains a probiotic microorganism that appears in scientific research associated with this condition.
NatureWise Probiotics
Species identified
Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis
No specific strain was identified for this product.
29
publications linked to this microorganism
Species identified
Lacticaseibacillus casei
No specific strain was identified for this product.
27
publications linked to this microorganism
Species identified
Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus
No specific strain was identified for this product.
16
publications linked to this microorganism
Species identified
Lactobacillus acidophilus
No specific strain was identified for this product.
15
publications linked to this microorganism
Species identified
Lactiplantibacillus plantarum
No specific strain was identified for this product.
12
publications linked to this microorganism
Species identified
Lacticaseibacillus paracasei
No specific strain was identified for this product.
9
publications linked to this microorganism
Species identified
Limosilactobacillus reuteri
No specific strain was identified for this product.
8
publications linked to this microorganism
Species identified
Bifidobacterium breve
No specific strain was identified for this product.
8
publications linked to this microorganism
Species identified
Bifidobacterium bifidum
No specific strain was identified for this product.
8
publications linked to this microorganism
Species identified
Bifidobacterium longum subsp. infantis
No specific strain was identified for this product.
5
publications linked to this microorganism
Species identified
Limosilactobacillus fermentum
No specific strain was identified for this product.
2
publications linked to this microorganism
Species identified
Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus
No specific strain was identified for this product.
1
publication linked to this microorganism
Species identified
Lactobacillus gasseri
No specific strain was identified for this product.
1
publication linked to this microorganism
Species identified
Ligilactobacillus salivarius
No specific strain was identified for this product.
1
publication linked to this microorganism
Why is this product shown?
It contains a probiotic microorganism that appears in scientific research associated with this condition.
Garden of Life for Women
Species identified
Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis
No specific strain was identified for this product.
29
publications linked to this microorganism
Species identified
Lacticaseibacillus casei
No specific strain was identified for this product.
27
publications linked to this microorganism
Species identified
Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus
No specific strain was identified for this product.
16
publications linked to this microorganism
Species identified
Lactobacillus acidophilus
No specific strain was identified for this product.
15
publications linked to this microorganism
Species identified
Lactiplantibacillus plantarum
No specific strain was identified for this product.
12
publications linked to this microorganism
Species identified
Lacticaseibacillus paracasei
No specific strain was identified for this product.
9
publications linked to this microorganism
Species identified
Limosilactobacillus reuteri
No specific strain was identified for this product.
8
publications linked to this microorganism
Species identified
Bifidobacterium breve
No specific strain was identified for this product.
8
publications linked to this microorganism
Species identified
Bifidobacterium bifidum
No specific strain was identified for this product.
8
publications linked to this microorganism
Species identified
Bifidobacterium longum subsp. infantis
No specific strain was identified for this product.
5
publications linked to this microorganism
Species identified
Limosilactobacillus fermentum
No specific strain was identified for this product.
2
publications linked to this microorganism
Species identified
Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus
No specific strain was identified for this product.
1
publication linked to this microorganism
Species identified
Lactobacillus gasseri
No specific strain was identified for this product.
1
publication linked to this microorganism
Species identified
Ligilactobacillus salivarius
No specific strain was identified for this product.
1
publication linked to this microorganism
Why is this product shown?
It contains a probiotic microorganism that appears in scientific research associated with this condition.
Vital Planet - Vital Flora Adults Over 50
Species identified
Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis
No specific strain was identified for this product.
29
publications linked to this microorganism
Species identified
Lacticaseibacillus casei
No specific strain was identified for this product.
27
publications linked to this microorganism
Species identified
Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus
No specific strain was identified for this product.
16
publications linked to this microorganism
Species identified
Lactobacillus acidophilus
No specific strain was identified for this product.
15
publications linked to this microorganism
Species identified
Lactiplantibacillus plantarum
No specific strain was identified for this product.
12
publications linked to this microorganism
Species identified
Limosilactobacillus reuteri
No specific strain was identified for this product.
8
publications linked to this microorganism
Species identified
Bifidobacterium breve
No specific strain was identified for this product.
8
publications linked to this microorganism
Species identified
Bifidobacterium bifidum
No specific strain was identified for this product.
8
publications linked to this microorganism
Species identified
Bifidobacterium longum subsp. infantis
No specific strain was identified for this product.
5
publications linked to this microorganism
Species identified
Limosilactobacillus fermentum
No specific strain was identified for this product.
2
publications linked to this microorganism
Species identified
Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus
No specific strain was identified for this product.
1
publication linked to this microorganism
Species identified
Lactobacillus gasseri
No specific strain was identified for this product.
1
publication linked to this microorganism
Species identified
Lactobacillus helveticus
No specific strain was identified for this product.
1
publication linked to this microorganism
Species identified
Ligilactobacillus salivarius
No specific strain was identified for this product.
1
publication linked to this microorganism
Why is this product shown?
It contains a probiotic microorganism that appears in scientific research associated with this condition.
Garden of Life Probiotics for Women and Men - Raw Probiotics Colon Care
Species identified
Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis
No specific strain was identified for this product.
29
publications linked to this microorganism
Species identified
Lacticaseibacillus casei
No specific strain was identified for this product.
27
publications linked to this microorganism
Species identified
Bifidobacterium longum
No specific strain was identified for this product.
18
publications linked to this microorganism
Species identified
Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus
No specific strain was identified for this product.
16
publications linked to this microorganism
Exact strain identified
Lactobacillus acidophilus SD-5221
SD-5221
15
publications linked to this microorganism
Species identified
Lactiplantibacillus plantarum
No specific strain was identified for this product.
12
publications linked to this microorganism
Species identified
Streptococcus thermophilus
No specific strain was identified for this product.
8
publications linked to this microorganism
Species identified
Limosilactobacillus fermentum
No specific strain was identified for this product.
2
publications linked to this microorganism
Species identified
Lactococcus lactis
No specific strain was identified for this product.
2
publications linked to this microorganism
Species identified
Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus
No specific strain was identified for this product.
1
publication linked to this microorganism
Species identified
Lactobacillus helveticus
No specific strain was identified for this product.
1
publication linked to this microorganism
Why is this product shown?
It contains a probiotic microorganism that appears in scientific research associated with this condition.
NOW Probiotic Multi Strain
Exact strain identified
Lacticaseibacillus casei Lc-11
Lc-11
27
publications linked to this microorganism
Exact strain identified
Bifidobacterium longum Bl-05
Bl-05
18
publications linked to this microorganism
Exact strain identified
Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus Lr-32
Lr-32
16
publications linked to this microorganism
Exact strain identified
Lactobacillus acidophilus La-14
La-14
15
publications linked to this microorganism
Exact strain identified
Lactiplantibacillus plantarum Lp-115
Lp-115
12
publications linked to this microorganism
Exact strain identified
Lacticaseibacillus paracasei Lpc-37
Lpc-37
9
publications linked to this microorganism
Exact strain identified
Bifidobacterium breve Bb-03
Bb-03
8
publications linked to this microorganism
Exact strain identified
Streptococcus thermophilus St-21
St-21
8
publications linked to this microorganism
Species identified
Ligilactobacillus salivarius
No specific strain was identified for this product.
1
publication linked to this microorganism
Why is this product shown?
It contains a probiotic microorganism that appears in scientific research associated with this condition.
Jamieson 10 billion
Exact strain identified
Lacticaseibacillus casei UALc-03
UALc-03
27
publications linked to this microorganism
Exact strain identified
Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus UALr-06
UALr-06
16
publications linked to this microorganism
Exact strain identified
Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus UALr-18
UALr-18
16
publications linked to this microorganism
Exact strain identified
Lactobacillus acidophilus UALI-08
UALI-08
15
publications linked to this microorganism
Exact strain identified
Lactiplantibacillus plantarum UALp-05
UALp-05
12
publications linked to this microorganism
Exact strain identified
Lacticaseibacillus paracasei UALpc-04
UALpc-04
9
publications linked to this microorganism
Exact strain identified
Bifidobacterium breve UABbr-11
UABbr-11
8
publications linked to this microorganism
Exact strain identified
Bifidobacterium bifidum UABb-10
UABb-10
8
publications linked to this microorganism
Exact strain identified
Limosilactobacillus reuteri UALre-16
UALre-16
8
publications linked to this microorganism
Species identified
Lactococcus lactis
No specific strain was identified for this product.
2
publications linked to this microorganism
Exact strain identified
Lactobacillus gasseri UALg-05
UALg-05
1
publication linked to this microorganism
Why is this product shown?
It contains a probiotic microorganism that appears in scientific research associated with this condition.
Garden of Life Raw Probiotics for Women and Men
Species identified
Lacticaseibacillus casei
No specific strain was identified for this product.
27
publications linked to this microorganism
Species identified
Bifidobacterium longum
No specific strain was identified for this product.
18
publications linked to this microorganism
Exact strain identified
Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus SD-5218
SD-5218
16
publications linked to this microorganism
Exact strain identified
Lactobacillus acidophilus SD-5221
SD-5221
15
publications linked to this microorganism
Exact strain identified
Lactiplantibacillus plantarum BL818
BL818
12
publications linked to this microorganism
Species identified
Lacticaseibacillus paracasei
No specific strain was identified for this product.
9
publications linked to this microorganism
Species identified
Streptococcus thermophilus
No specific strain was identified for this product.
8
publications linked to this microorganism
Species identified
Limosilactobacillus fermentum
No specific strain was identified for this product.
2
publications linked to this microorganism
Species identified
Lactococcus lactis
No specific strain was identified for this product.
2
publications linked to this microorganism
Species identified
Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus
No specific strain was identified for this product.
1
publication linked to this microorganism
Species identified
Lactobacillus helveticus
No specific strain was identified for this product.
1
publication linked to this microorganism
Why is this product shown?
It contains a probiotic microorganism that appears in scientific research associated with this condition.
Jarrow Jarro Dophilus Probiotics
Species identified
Lacticaseibacillus casei
No specific strain was identified for this product.
27
publications linked to this microorganism
Exact strain identified
Bifidobacterium longum BB536
BB536
21
publications linked to this microorganism
Species identified
Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus
No specific strain was identified for this product.
16
publications linked to this microorganism
Species identified
Lactiplantibacillus plantarum
No specific strain was identified for this product.
12
publications linked to this microorganism
Species identified
Bifidobacterium breve
No specific strain was identified for this product.
8
publications linked to this microorganism
Species identified
Lactococcus lactis
No specific strain was identified for this product.
2
publications linked to this microorganism
Species identified
Lactobacillus helveticus
No specific strain was identified for this product.
1
publication linked to this microorganism
Why is this product shown?
It contains a probiotic microorganism that appears in scientific research associated with this condition.
NOW Foods Supplements Acidophilus & Bifidus
Exact strain identified
Bifidobacterium longum Bl-05
Bl-05
18
publications linked to this microorganism
Exact strain identified
Lactobacillus acidophilus La-14
La-14
15
publications linked to this microorganism
Why is this product shown?
It contains a probiotic microorganism that appears in scientific research associated with this condition.
Key research
Selected highly relevant publications currently indexed in the Probiotics.info research database.
Meta-analysis
2026
Can probiotics reduce chemotherapy-induced complications in leukemia patients? A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
Meta-analysis
2026
Probiotic, Prebiotic, or Synbiotic Supplementation in Parkinson's Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis with Trial Sequential Analysis.
Meta-analysis
2026
Efficacy and Safety of Probiotics, Prebiotics and Synbiotics for the Treatment of Functional Constipation in Children: Systematic Review and Network Meta-analysis.
Meta-analysis
2025
Efficacy and safety of gut microbiome-targeted treatment in patients with depression: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Meta-analysis
2025
A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials on the Benefits of Using Lactobacillus Supplements as an Adjunct Treatment for Helicobacter pylori Eradication.
Meta-analysis
2025
Efficacy of Probiotics Compared With Pharmacological Treatments for Maintenance Therapy for Functional Constipation in Children: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-analysis.
Meta-analysis
2025
Efficacy and safety of as an adjuvant therapy for the eradication of : a meta-analysis.
Meta-analysis
2025
Efficacy of gut microbiota-targeted therapies in Parkinson's disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
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