Short-Term Daily Intake of Polydextrose Fiber Does Not Shorten Intestinal Transit Time in Constipated Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Short-Term Daily Intake of Polydextrose Fiber Does Not Shorten Intestinal Transit Time in Constipated Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Chronic constipation (CC) remains a common gastrointestinal (GI) disorder that conveys a substantial healthcare burden. Expert guidelines recommend increasing fiber intake, yet the clinical evidence to support this needs strengthening for specific fibers. The aim was to evaluate changes in intestina...

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Main Authors: Peter I. Duncan, Catherine F. Enters-Weijnen, Nashmil Emami, Peter McLean, Tiago Nunes, Maurice Beaumont, Rafael Crabbe, Kevin Whelan, S. Mark Scott, Niek J. deWit, Teunis Weits, Gabriela Bergonzelli, Diederick E. Grobbee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-07-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
constipation
fiber
polydextrose
adult
randomized controlled trial
intestinal transit
intestinal function
patient-reported outcome
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/10/7/920

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