Effectiveness of inulin intake on indicators of chronic constipation; a meta-analysis of controlled randomized clinical trials
Background: Constipation is an intestinal dysfunction. Prebiotics, such as inulin, can improve bowel function by positively influencing intestinal biota. Aim: To analyze the scientific evidence for the role of inulin in improving bowel function in patients with chronic constipation. Methods: A meta-...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Arán Ediciones, S. L.
2014-08-01
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| Series: | Nutrición Hospitalaria |
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| Online Access: | http://scielo.isciii.es/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0212-16112014000900003&lng=en&tlng=en |