Bacillus coagulans (spore-forming probiotic) and constipation
What 2 graded rows on bacillus coagulans (spore-forming probiotic) agree on for constipation, and where they differ. Counted side by side, never averaged.
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Bacillus coagulans (spore-forming probiotic) and constipation
2 rows · 244 peopleThey agree: both rows found an improvement.
- CGrade C× 2
- Rows
- 2
- Trials
- 2
- People
- 244
What the rows share
From the rowsThe best-graded row, grade C, is a randomized trial of 144 people (2025) and found an improvement.
The rows run from 100 to 144 people, published from 2020 to 2025: 2 single studies.
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2 improved- CGrade CBowel movement frequency and stool consistency in healthy adults · Improved
RCT · n 144 · 2025 · Healthy adults with 3 to fewer than 7 spontaneous bowel movements a week during a 2-week run-in
2 billion CFU daily · 4 weeks
Bowel movement frequency rose versus placebo (P = 0.037) and stool consistency improved (P = 0.018), driven by fewer hard stools (P = 0.001). GI symptoms, quality of life and gut microbiota did not change. Safe and well tolerated.
Row on the Bacillus coagulans (spore-forming probiotic) page · PubMed 40456531 (opens PubMed)
- CGrade CBowel movements in functional constipation · Improved
RCT · n 100 · 2020 · Adults with functional constipation
2 billion CFU once daily · 4 weeks
Bowel movements increased significantly versus placebo (p<0.001); 98% vs 74% reached normal stool consistency, with less incomplete evacuation, painful defecation and abdominal pain.
Row on the Bacillus coagulans (spore-forming probiotic) page · PubMed 30911991 (opens PubMed)