Efficacy of Lactic Acid Bacteria (LAB) supplement in management of constipation among nursing home residents
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Constipation is a significant problem in the elderly, specifically nursing home and/or extended-care facility residents are reported to suffer from constipation. Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) are beneficial probiotic organisms that cont...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2010-02-01
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| Series: | Nutrition Journal |
| Online Access: | http://www.nutritionj.com/content/9/1/5 |