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Diarrhea Symptoms

•Last Updated: October 13, 2024

Diarrhea refers to loose, watery stools that may be caused by a virus, contaminated food, or disorders such as inflammatory bowel disease.

Last Updated:October 13, 2024

Research Snapshot

320,481 participants in 31 trials

Examine Database: Diarrhea Symptoms

Intervention	Grade	Evidence	Effect
Vitamin A	B	Participants: 37710	Small Improvement
Colostrum	B	Participants: 318	Moderate Improvement
Lactobacillus reuteri	A	Participants: 433	Moderate Improvement
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Zinc		Participants: 3865
Plantain		Participants: 3996
Probiotics		Participants: 1125
Lactase Enzyme		Participants: 66
Kefir		Participants: 207
Low-FODMAP Diet		Participants: 12
Psyllium		Participants: 211
16:8 Intermittent Fasting		Participants: 23