Randomised clinical trial: dried plums (prunes) vs. psyllium for constipation
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Randomised clinical trial: dried plums (prunes) vs. psyllium for constipation.
BACKGROUND Treatment of chronic constipation remains challenging with 50% of patients dissatisfied with current therapy. There is an unmet need for natural and safe alternatives. Dried plums (prunes) have been used traditionally for constipation but their efficacy is not known. Aim To assess and compare the effects of dried plums and psyllium in patients with chronic constipation. METHODS Sub...
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عنوان ژورنال: Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics
سال: 2011
ISSN: 0269-2813
DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2036.2011.04594.x