Adjunctive use of a concentrated phytodietary compound in the management of prolonged diarrhea in infants: evidence from a real-world study
This real-world analysis suggests that the adjunctive use of a concentrated phytodietary supplement in infants with prolonged diarrhea may enhance therapeutic outcomes, including a significant reduction in diarrhea duration and improved nutritional status. Continued use following resolution of diarrhea may support the introduction of complementary foods and contribute to improved growth trajectories. These findings support the potential clinical utility of phytodietary supplementation as an adjunct to standard care in the pediatric population.
Authors
- Jingjing Cao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1239-2203)
- Wenli Zhao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6152-1692)
- Wenli Yang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1400-083X)
- Hongmei Huang
- Yuan-Da Zhang
- Jie Yan
Institutions
- Beijing Tongren Hospital (CN)
- Beijing Children’s Hospital (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Pediatrics
- Published
- 2026-02-17
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fped.2026.1699488
- Primary Topic
- Infant Health and Development
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00