A Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial of the Effect of 1-Kestose on Defecation Habits in Constipated Kindergarten Children: A Pilot Study

A Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial of the Effect of 1-Kestose on Defecation Habits in Constipated Kindergarten Children: A Pilot Study

Constipation is common in children and can significantly affect quality of life. Prebiotics are reportedly helpful for constipation in adults, but few studies have examined their use in young children. In this study, the effect of 1-kestose (kestose), which has excellent bifidobacterial growth prope...

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Main Authors: Mayuko Takahashi, Yoshihiro Kadota, Yuki Shiko, Yohei Kawasaki, Kenichi Sakurai, Chisato Mori, Naoki Shimojo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-07-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
constipation
prebiotic
1-kestose
<i>Intestinibacter</i>
gut microbiota
short-chain fatty acid
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/15/14/3276

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