Beneficial effects of resistant starch on laxation in healthy adults
- 1 January 2009
- journal article
- clinical trial
- Published by Taylor & Francis in International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition
- Vol. 60 (sup4) , 296-305
Abstract
Objective This randomized, double-blind crossover trial evaluated the effects of a type 3 novel resistant starch (RS) versus wheat bran (WB) on faecal weight, frequency, and consistency in healthy adults. Methods Following a 14-day baseline period during which subjects (n=14) consumed low-fibre (Results Daily faecal output increased from 128.8±68.7 g at baseline to 164.2±88.4 g with RS and 194.5±92.0 g with WB (both PP=0.001), but unchanged with RS. Conclusions Dietary RS and WB increase faecal output in healthy adults.Keywords
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