The Combined Effects of Magnesium Oxide and Inulin on Intestinal Microbiota and Cecal Short-Chain Fatty Acids

The Combined Effects of Magnesium Oxide and Inulin on Intestinal Microbiota and Cecal Short-Chain Fatty Acids

Constipation is a common condition that occurs in many people worldwide. While magnesium oxide (MgO) is often used as the first-line drug for chronic constipation in Japan, dietary fiber intake is also recommended. Dietary fiber is fermented by microbiota to produce short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs)....

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Main Authors: Kanako Omori, Hiroki Miyakawa, Aya Watanabe, Yuki Nakayama, Yijin Lyu, Natsumi Ichikawa, Hiroyuki Sasaki, Shigenobu Shibata
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-01-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
MgO
water-soluble dietary fiber
SCFA
intestinal flora
laxative
administration timing
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/13/1/152

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