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Effects of β-Fructans Fiber on Bowel Function: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Synthesis in Nutrients, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 17 papers.
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17 citing papers in PubMed, 43 citations in OpenAlex.
- The effect of multistrain probiotics on functional constipation in the elderly: a randomized controlled trial.European journal of clinical nutrition · 2022Trial
- Flexibility of Gut Microbiota in Ageing Individuals during Dietary Fiber Long-Chain Inulin Intake.Molecular nutrition & food research · 2021Trial
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- Gastrointestinal symptoms and eating patterns during Ramadan fasting among university students in Palestine: a cross-sectional study.BMC public health · 2026Article
- Short-chain fructo-oligosaccharides modulate gut microbiota composition and metabolism: dose-response assessment in anGut microbes reports · 2026Article
- Soybean Flour Fortified withNutrients · 2025Article
- Fructooligosaccharides for Relieving Functional Constipation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Review
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- Preparation, Structural Characterisation, and Bioactivities of Fructans: A Review.Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Review
- Effects ofBioscience of microbiota, food and health · 2023Article
- Perspective: Assessing Tolerance to Nondigestible Carbohydrate Consumption.Advances in nutrition (Bethesda, Md.) · 2022Article
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- A high-fibre personalised dietary advice given via a web tool reduces constipation complaints in adults.Journal of nutritional science · 2022Article
- Impact of Cashew (Anacardium occidentale L.) by-Product on Composition and Metabolic Activity of Human Colonic Microbiota In Vitro Indicates Prebiotic Properties.Current microbiology · 2021Article
- Effects of Low and High FODMAP Diets on Human Gastrointestinal Microbiota Composition in Adults with Intestinal Diseases: A Systematic Review.Microorganisms · 2020Review
- Effectiveness of Fiber Supplementation for Constipation, Weight Loss, and Supporting Gastrointestinal Function: A Narrative Review of Meta-Analyses.Journal of chiropractic medicine · 2020Review
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Abstract
The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to assess the effects of β-fructan supplementation on bowel function in healthy volunteers and patients. The search process was based on the selection of publications listed in the Pubmed and EUPMC database until December 2017, plus two unpublished studies, to identify studies evaluating the impact of β-fructans on bowel movement and stool parameters. Forty-seven publications were selected for inclusion. Primary parameter was frequency of bowel movements, evaluated by the number of defecations per day during the study period. Secondary outcomes were stool consistency, stool dry and wet weights, and transit time. Short-chain (DP < 10) β-fructans contributed to increased stool frequency (0.36 defecation +/- 0.06 per day;
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