highly significantp < 0.01
Studies falling within the red region represent highly significant results ( p < 0.01), those in blue reflect moderate significance ( p < 0.05), and those in green indicate marginal significance ( p < 0.1).
Studies falling within the red region represent highly significant results ( p < 0.01), those in blue reflect moderate significance ( p < 0.05), and those in green indicate marginal significance ( p < 0.1).
Studies falling within the red region represent highly significant results ( p < 0.01), those in blue reflect moderate significance ( p < 0.05), and those in green indicate marginal significance ( p < 0.1).
The forest plot ( Figure 3 ) displays a pooled effect estimate above 1, indicating a favorable trend toward probiotic benefit, although the lack of statistical significance and the limited number of studies warrant cautious interpretation. 3.3.