Effects of a probiotic fermented milk on functional constipation: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study

Mazlyn MM 1 , Nagarajah LH , Fatimah A , Norimah AK , Goh KL

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  • 1 Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, International Medical University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
J Gastroenterol Hepatol, 2013 Jul;28(7):1141-7.
PMID: 23432408 DOI: 10.1111/jgh.12168

Abstract

Evidence suggests that probiotics reduce certain constipation-related symptoms. Lactobacillus casei strain Shirota has never been tested as treatment for functional constipation in otherwise-healthy subjects. To evaluate the efficacy of this probiotic among adults with functional constipation was aimed.

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