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The Effect of a Beverage Containing Isomaltodextrin on Bowel Movements in Healthy Subjects ―A Randomized, Double—blind, Placebo—controlled, Crossover Study―
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Abstract
Objectives To evaluate the effect of a beverage containing isomaltodextrin(IMD) on bowel movements in healthy subjects with a tendency toward constipation. Methods A randomized, placebo︱controlled, double︱blind, crossover study was conducted. Twenty subjects ingested a beverage once per day with(test beverage)or without(placebo beverage)5 g IMD for 2 weeks. The defecation frequency, defecation days, and stool volume were investigated as the main evaluation items. Seventeen subjects were included in the analysis because 3 subjects were withdrawn from the study. Results Defecation days and stool volume during the period of test beverage intake were significantly higher than that during placebo beverage intake. Conclusions The intake of IMD improves bowel movement of healthy people with a tendency toward constipation.
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