There is a growing interest for the use of probiotics for chronic constipation. A recent randomized controlled trial (RCT) showed a positive effect of Lactobacillus reuteri (L. reuteri) on bowel movement frequency in infants with chronic constipation. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effects of L. reuteri in adult patients with functional constipation.
Ojetti, V., Ianiro, G., Tortora, A., Bibbò, S., Migneco, A., Gasbarrini, A., The effect of Lactobacillus reuteri supplementation in adults with chronic functional constipation: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial, <<JOURNAL OF GASTROINTESTINAL AND LIVER DISEASES>>, 2014; 23 (4): 387-391 [http://hdl.handle.net/10807/63625]
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Titolo: | The effect of Lactobacillus reuteri supplementation in adults with chronic functional constipation: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial |
Data di pubblicazione: | 2014 |
Abstract: | There is a growing interest for the use of probiotics for chronic constipation. A recent randomized controlled trial (RCT) showed a positive effect of Lactobacillus reuteri (L. reuteri) on bowel movement frequency in infants with chronic constipation. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effects of L. reuteri in adult patients with functional constipation. |
Lingua: | Inglese |
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Citazione: | Ojetti, V., Ianiro, G., Tortora, A., Bibbò, S., Migneco, A., Gasbarrini, A., The effect of Lactobacillus reuteri supplementation in adults with chronic functional constipation: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial, <<JOURNAL OF GASTROINTESTINAL AND LIVER DISEASES>>, 2014; 23 (4): 387-391 [http://hdl.handle.net/10807/63625] |
Appare nelle tipologie: | Articolo in rivista, Nota a sentenza |