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lactic acid and Constipation

lactic acid has been researched along with Constipation in 6 studies

Lactic Acid: A normal intermediate in the fermentation (oxidation, metabolism) of sugar. The concentrated form is used internally to prevent gastrointestinal fermentation. (From Stedman, 26th ed)
2-hydroxypropanoic acid : A 2-hydroxy monocarboxylic acid that is propanoic acid in which one of the alpha-hydrogens is replaced by a hydroxy group.

Constipation: Infrequent or difficult evacuation of FECES. These symptoms are associated with a variety of causes, including low DIETARY FIBER intake, emotional or nervous disturbances, systemic and structural disorders, drug-induced aggravation, and infections.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
" The effect of GBFY on colonic epithelial proliferation was investigated through loperamide (LPM)-induced constipation in rats."3.76Lactic acid fermentation of germinated barley fiber and proliferative function of colonic epithelial cells in loperamide-induced rats. ( Choi, JH; Jeon, JR, 2010)
"Constipation is a common disorder in the general population and can be observed in healthy individuals."2.82Randomized clinical trial: efficacy of a food supplement, TRANSITECH, on healthy individuals with mild intermittent constipation. ( Airinei, G; Alexandre, V; Benamouzig, R; Bertin, C; Boubaya, M; Bouchoucha, M, 2016)
"Constipation is an ailment encountered often in elderly people."1.30Effects of inulin and lactose on fecal microflora, microbial activity, and bowel habit in elderly constipated persons. ( Blaut, M; Kleessen, B; Sykura, B; Zunft, HJ, 1997)

Research

Studies (6)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's1 (16.67)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's4 (66.67)24.3611
2020's1 (16.67)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Lee, HJ1
Kim, KH1
Lee, SC1
Song, S1
de Souza Lima Sant'Anna, M1
Rodrigues, VC1
Araújo, TF1
de Oliveira, TT1
do Carmo Gouveia Peluzio, M1
de Luces Fortes Ferreira, CL1
Alexandre, V1
Bertin, C1
Boubaya, M1
Airinei, G1
Bouchoucha, M1
Benamouzig, R1
Higashikawa, F1
Noda, M1
Awaya, T1
Nomura, K1
Oku, H1
Sugiyama, M1
Jeon, JR1
Choi, JH1
Kleessen, B1
Sykura, B1
Zunft, HJ1
Blaut, M1

Clinical Trials (1)

Trial Overview

TrialPhaseEnrollmentStudy TypeStart DateStatus
A 12-week Randomized, Double-Blind Controlled Trial to Evaluate the Tolerability and Gastrointestinal Response of a Novel, Multi-Strain Synbiotic (PDS-08™) in Children Ages 3-17[NCT04534036]64 participants (Actual)Interventional2020-08-13Completed
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024]

Trials

3 trials available for lactic acid and Constipation

ArticleYear
Yacon-Based Product in the Modulation of Intestinal Constipation.
    Journal of medicinal food, 2015, Volume: 18, Issue:9

    Topics: Adult; Asteraceae; Bifidobacterium; Clostridium; Constipation; Defecation; Enterobacteriaceae; Fatty

2015
Randomized clinical trial: efficacy of a food supplement, TRANSITECH, on healthy individuals with mild intermittent constipation.
    European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology, 2016, Volume: 28, Issue:9

    Topics: Adult; Bifidobacterium longum; Complex Mixtures; Constipation; Defecation; Dietary Supplements; Doub

2016
Improvement of constipation and liver function by plant-derived lactic acid bacteria: a double-blind, randomized trial.
    Nutrition (Burbank, Los Angeles County, Calif.), 2010, Volume: 26, Issue:4

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Analysis of Variance; Biomarkers; Cholesterol; Constipation; Defecation; Double-Blind M

2010

Other Studies

3 other studies available for lactic acid and Constipation

ArticleYear
Prognostic Factors of Patients with Stercoral Perforation of the Colon.
    The Korean journal of gastroenterology = Taehan Sohwagi Hakhoe chi, 2020, 10-25, Volume: 76, Issue:4

    Topics: Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Colon; Constipation; Female; Hospital Mortality; Humans; Intestinal Perfora

2020
Lactic acid fermentation of germinated barley fiber and proliferative function of colonic epithelial cells in loperamide-induced rats.
    Journal of medicinal food, 2010, Volume: 13, Issue:4

    Topics: Animals; Bacteria; Bifidobacterium; Cell Proliferation; Colon; Constipation; Dietary Fiber; Disease

2010
Effects of inulin and lactose on fecal microflora, microbial activity, and bowel habit in elderly constipated persons.
    The American journal of clinical nutrition, 1997, Volume: 65, Issue:5

    Topics: Aged; Aged, 80 and over; beta-Glucosidase; Bifidobacterium; Cathartics; Colony Count, Microbial; Con

1997