Polyphenol-rich Mango (Mangifera indica L.) Ameliorate Functional Constipation Symptoms in Humans beyond Equivalent Amount of Fiber.

Vinicius de Paula VenancioHyemee KimMaritza A SirvenCarmen D TekweGilson HonvohStephen T TalcottSusanne U Mertens-Talcott

Published in: Molecular nutrition & food research (2018)

In this pilot study, the consumption of mango improves symptoms and associated biomarkers of constipation beyond an equivalent amount of fiber. Larger follow-up studies would need to investigate biomarkers for intestinal inflammation in more detail.

Keyphrases

irritable bowel syndrome
oxidative stress
sleep quality
case control
physical activity
depressive symptoms
abdominal pain