Fructooligosaccharides for Relieving Functional Constipation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Fructooligosaccharides (FOS) are prebiotics with great potential to improve constipation. This study set out to investigate the usefulness of consuming FOS as a dietary supplement on bowel movement frequency, stool consistency, abundance of Bifidobacteria, gastrointestinal transit time, and gastroin...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2024-12-01
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Series: | Foods |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/13/24/3993 |