Examine Database: Constipation Signs and Symptoms
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A low-FODMAP diet compared to standard dietary guidelines for IBS management in children
In this randomized controlled trial in children with irritable bowel syndrome, a low-FODMAP diet was more effective than standard dietary guidelines for improving gastrointestinal symptoms.
Does altering the gut microbiome improve motor symptoms in the context of neurodegenerative disease?
Prebiotics or probiotics for constipation-predominant irritable bowel syndrome?
Traditional Chinese Medicine for children and adolescents with constipation
A probiotic and amylase blend for improving gastrointestinal symptoms
Examine Database References
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- Kefir - Gulbeyaz Can, Erkan Topuz, Duygu Derin, Zehra Durna, Adnan AydinerEffect of kefir on the quality of life of patients being treated for colorectal cancerOncol Nurs Forum.(2009 Nov)
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- 16:8 Intermittent Fasting - Kelsey Gabel, Kristin K Hoddy, Krista A VaradySafety of 8-h time restricted feeding in adults with obesityAppl Physiol Nutr Metab.(2019 Jan)
- Lactobacillus Reuteri - Coccorullo P, Strisciuglio C, Martinelli M, Miele E, Greco L, Staiano ALactobacillus reuteri (DSM 17938) in infants with functional chronic constipation: a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled studyJ Pediatr.(2010 Oct)
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- Jujube - Naftali T, Feingelernt H, Lesin Y, Rauchwarger A, Konikoff FMZiziphus jujuba extract for the treatment of chronic idiopathic constipation: a controlled clinical trialDigestion.(2008)
- Senna - Rogers HJ, House FR, Morrison PJ, Bradbrook IDComparison of the effect of drugs upon some commonly used measures of bowel transit timeBr J Clin Pharmacol.(1978 Dec)
- Kefir - İlker Turan, Özden Dedeli, Serhat Bor, Tankut İlterEffects of a kefir supplement on symptoms, colonic transit, and bowel satisfaction score in patients with chronic constipation: a pilot studyTurk J Gastroenterol.(2014 Dec)
- Magnesium - Morishita D, Tomita T, Mori S, Kimura T, Oshima T, Fukui H, Miwa HSenna Versus Magnesium Oxide for the Treatment of Chronic Constipation: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial.Am J Gastroenterol.(2021-Jan-01)
- Magnesium - Kubota M, Ito K, Tomimoto K, Kanazaki M, Tsukiyama K, Kubota A, Kuroki H, Fujita M, Vandenplas YLactobacillus reuteri DSM 17938 and Magnesium Oxide in Children with Functional Chronic Constipation: A Double-Blind and Randomized Clinical Trial.Nutrients.(2020-Jan-15)
- Magnesium - Mori S, Tomita T, Fujimura K, Asano H, Ogawa T, Yamasaki T, Kondo T, Kono T, Tozawa K, Oshima T, Fukui H, Kimura T, Watari J, Miwa HA Randomized Double-blind Placebo-controlled Trial on the Effect of Magnesium Oxide in Patients With Chronic Constipation.J Neurogastroenterol Motil.(2019-Oct-30)
- Inulin - Collado Yurrita L, San Mauro Martín I, Ciudad-Cabañas MJ, Calle-Purón ME, Hernández Cabria MEffectiveness of inulin intake on indicators of chronic constipation; a meta-analysis of controlled randomized clinical trials.Nutr Hosp.(2014-Aug-01)
- Psyllium - van der Schoot A, Drysdale C, Whelan K, Dimidi EThe effect of fiber supplementation on chronic constipation in adults: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.Am J Clin Nutr.(2022-Jul-11)