Effect of the consumption of a fermented dairy product containing <it>Bifidobacterium lactis </it>DN-173 010 on constipation in childhood: a multicentre randomised controlled trial (NTRTC: 1571)

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Constipation is a frustrating symptom affecting 3% of children worldwide. Randomised controlled trials show that both polyethylene glycol and lactulose are effective in increasing defecation frequency in children with constipation. H...

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Main Authors: Perrin Catherine, Boudet Claire, Roseboom Maaike G, Chmielewska Ania, Tabbers Merit M, Szajewska Hania, Benninga Marc A
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-03-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2431/9/22