Proof.Fit

Bowel regularity

21 supplements analyzed and ranked by clinical evidence.

Supplements21

Supplement Evidence

Main Effects
Probiotics

Constipation relief; +30%

Diarrhea reduction; -50%

Strong
294215
Fiber

BMs↑, stools softer

Transit faster, bulk↑

Strong
364513
Prebiotics

↑ frequency/softer stools

↓ constipation severity

Strong
76915
Butyrate

SCFA↑ constipation relief

SCFA↓ flare diarrhea

Strong
251515
Senna

Better cleansing +10%

Faster bowel transit

Strong
945
Inulin

More stools, softer

No bowel change

Strong
29112
Psyllium

Frequencies + softer stools

Transit/volume +55%

Strong
9712
Diosmin

Bleeding/pain ↓

Symptom score −5.5

Attack duration/frequency ↓

Moderate
598
Castor Oil

Looser stools; +BMs

Labor onset; +VBAC

Moderate
354
Glucomannan

↑ bowel movements

improved stool consistency

Moderate
3212
Arginine

↑ urine flow/sodium

↓ renal blood flow

↓ bowel regularity

Moderate
125319
Acacia Fiber

Bowel freq +1.3/week

Constipation response 78%

No stool-form change

Moderate
156
Activated Charcoal

Faster elimination +19 h

Blocked gut exposure >90%

Moderate
1016
Lupin

Bulk ↑, transit ↓

+33%, -21%

Frequent, higher output

Moderate
20312
Chitosan

Faster bowel return -0.9d

Lower blockage/adhesions -32%

Reduced infection -26%

Moderate
11618
Chicory Root

Stool freq +33%

Softened stools

More regular bowel movements

Weak
89
Aloe Vera

Frequency/softness ↑

+1.75

+15.93%

Weak
11312
Apple Pectin

Less diarrhea, +27%

Shorter duration, -5.2h

Weak
74
Arabinogalactan

↑ Bowel bacteria

↓ Diarrhoea, +27%

↓ Stool output

Weak
126
Slippery Elm

Bowel regularity unchanged overall

Specific gut shifts; no change

Weak
33
Cascara Sagrada

More frequent, firmer stools

Cascara: more discomfort

Weak
11