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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Main Authors: Luis Collado Yurrita, Ismael San Mauro Martín, María José Ciudad-Cabañas, Marta Hernández Cabria
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Arán Ediciones, S. L. 2014-08-01
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