The effect of food, vitamin, or mineral supplements on chronic constipation in adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Alice van der Schoot Alice C Creedon Kevin Whelan Eirini Dimidi

Published in: Neurogastroenterology and motility : the official journal of the European Gastrointestinal Motility Society (2023)

Magnesium oxide supplements are effective at improving cardinal symptoms of chronic constipation. Senna and kiwifruit supplements did not impact symptoms; however, findings were based on a small number of studies. Further research is required to investigate the effect of food supplements (e.g., kiwifruit supplements), as well as their whole food equivalents (e.g., whole kiwifruits) in chronic constipation.

Keyphrases

irritable bowel syndrome
human health
drug induced
risk assessment
sleep quality
physical activity
climate change