Beneficial effects of lactitol on the composition of gut microbiota in constipated patients.

Xiao Qing LiXu Min ZhangXi WuYu LanLe XuXiang Chen MengJing Nan Li

Published in: Journal of digestive diseases (2021)

Alterations in fecal flora composition after lactitol supplementation, especially in terms of an increasing trend of Bifidobacterium, alleviated constipation symptoms. Lactitol may be a promising prebiotic candidate for patients with constipation, regardless of diabetes mellitus.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
prognostic factors
type diabetes
depressive symptoms
metabolic syndrome
patient reported outcomes