A recent umbrella meta-analysis published in Eur J Med Res. 2025 Jun 23;30:515. reviewed multiple clinical studies and found that probiotic supplementation may help reduce gastrointestinal symptoms such as abdominal discomfort and related digestive complaints in some individuals.
The authors noted that results varied depending on the specific probiotic strains used, study design, and underlying condition, highlighting the importance of matching the probiotic to the individual situation.