Examine Database: Stool Consistency
| Intervention | Grade | Effect | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low-FODMAP Diet | B | ||
| Psyllium | C | ||
| Lactase Enzyme | D | ||
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Are emulsifiers bad for gut health?
In this 6-week randomized controlled trial in 58 participants, none of the 5 tested dietary emulsifiers affected markers of intestinal or systemic inflammation, although 2 emulsifiers reduced levels of fecal short-chain fatty acids.
The restore diet: An attempt to alter the gut microbiome to improve health
Can a multistrain probiotic supplement affect COVID-19 recovery?
Probiotics, prebiotics, and synbiotics for digestive health in infants
An umbrella review of interventions for irritable bowel syndrome
Examine Database References
- Low-FODMAP Diet - Yawen Zhang, Lijun Feng, Xin Wang, Mark Fox, Liang Luo, Lijun Du, Binrui Chen, Xiaoli Chen, Huiqin He, Shuwen Zhu, Zhefang Hu, Shujie Chen, Yanqin Long, Yubin Zhu, Li Xu, Yanyong Deng, Benjamin Misselwitz, Brian M Lang, Bahtiyar Yilmaz, John J Kim, Chung Owyang, Ning DaiLow fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides, and polyols diet compared with traditional dietary advice for diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome: a parallel-group, randomized controlled trial with analysis of clinical and microbiological factors associated with patient outcomesAm J Clin Nutr.(2021 Jun 1)
- Lactase Enzyme - de Vrese M, Laue C, Offick B, Soeth E, Repenning F, Thoß A, Schrezenmeir JA combination of acid lactase from Aspergillus oryzae and yogurt bacteria improves lactose digestion in lactose maldigesters synergistically: A randomized, controlled, double-blind cross-over trialClin Nutr.(2015 Jun)
- Low-FODMAP Diet - Emma P Halmos, Victoria A Power, Susan J Shepherd, Peter R Gibson, Jane G MuirA diet low in FODMAPs reduces symptoms of irritable bowel syndromeGastroenterology.(2014 Jan)
- Low-FODMAP Diet - Shanti L Eswaran, William D Chey, Theresa Han-Markey, Sarah Ball, Kenya JacksonA Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing the Low FODMAP Diet vs. Modified NICE Guidelines in US Adults with IBS-DAm J Gastroenterol.(2016 Dec)
- 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)