Laxative effects of partially defatted flaxseed meal on normal and experimental constipated mice

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Constipation is a very common health problem in the world. Intake of sufficient amount of dietary fibers is a cornerstone in the prevention and treatment of constipation. As a traditional medicine, flaxseed has been used to treat con...

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Main Authors: Xu Jiqu, Zhou Xiaoqi, Chen Chang, Deng Qianchun, Huang Qingde, Yang Jin'e, Yang Nianhong, Huang Fenghong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-03-01
Series:BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine
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Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6882/12/14