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Constipation Signs and Symptoms

•Last Updated: October 13, 2024

Constipation is the state where intestinal motility decreases to such a degree that the person can no longer easily defecate and has intestinal pain. In this instance, some laxative compounds are recommended.

Last Updated:October 13, 2024

Research Snapshot

12,467 participants in 21 trials

Examine Evidence Grades

ASenna + 2 more

BFermented Foods + 2 more

C3 outcomes

D1 outcome

Examine Database: Constipation Signs and Symptoms

Intervention	Grade	Evidence	Effect
Senna	A	Participants: 671	Large Improvement
Probiotics	A	Participants: 5036	Moderate Improvement
Inulin	B	Participants: 252	Small Improvement
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Kefir		Participants: 182
Magnesium		Participants: 184
Fermented Foods		Participants: 477
Lactobacillus reuteri		Participants: 512
Psyllium		Participants: 297
Jujube		Participants: 37
16:8 Intermittent Fasting		Participants: 23

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