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Consuming copper may relieve constipation: Study
Writing in the journal Natureโ, Chinese researchers at Wuxi Medical Center of Nanjing Medical University and Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang analyzed bowel health data from the U.S. National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). The survey was conducted between 2005 and 2010. โThe present study showed a significant negative association between dietary copper intake and chronic…
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Weizmannia coagulans relieves constipation via microbiome modulation
Aย double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized trialย published in the journalย Frontiers in Nutritionโย investigated the effects of four weeks ofย Weizmannia coagulansโย BC99 supplementation on the alleviation of chronic constipation. The authors noted the group treated with the probiotic powder (2 billion CFU, provided by Wecare Probiotics Co., in China) saw changes inย Bifidobacteriumโย andย Ruminococcusโ, microbiota linked to crucial metabolic pathways like glutathione metabolism…
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Protein intake affects constipation differently across genders: Study
The authors from Wenzhou Medical University, Hangzhou, China, assessed data from 14,048 participants over the age of 20 (7,072 men and 6,976 women) and found that women were more likely to suffer from constipation and more susceptible to the impact of high protein intake on constipation.ย โThese insights are crucial for guiding dietary protein recommendations…
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Is constipation after pregnancy common? 7 tips to deal with it
Digestive problems such as constipation after pregnancy are quite common among women. If you are also on the same page, here are 7 tips to get rid of it! The feeling of bringing a new life, your baby, into this world canโt be explained in words. Even as you prioritise your childโs health and comfort,…
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Constipation during periods: Why does it happen and how to deal with it
Many women experience digestive issues during periods. Here are some expert-recommended ways to tackle constipation during periods. Do you experience digestive problems such as constipation during periods? Sometimes, the ebb and flow of your hormones during periods can affect your digestive system, which can lead to problems such as constipation. As if mood swings and…