Chronic Constipation

Sura, Siddharth; Christie, Jennifer

doi:10.1007/978-1-4939-0332-0_3

Cited by 2 publications

(4 citation statements)

References 96 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…According to Western‐style societies, in less developed countries the main cause of constipation is the low intake of fiber. Many societies like Western Africa have made a guideline that average dietary fiber intake should include 35g of insoluble fiber, to ease the bowel movement (Sura & Christie, 2014).…”

Section: Favorable Against Different Diseasesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…An adequate amount of fluid should be taken to normalize the functions of the bowels. Additionally, the increased intake of fluid can increase the efficacy of fiber‐rich foods (Sura & Christie, 2014). The nutritional status and body weight affect constipation, which is a common problem in obese patients (Pashankar & Loening‐Baucke, 2005).…”

Section: Favorable Against Different Diseasesmentioning

confidence: 99%

See 1 more Smart Citation

Fiber‐enriched botanicals: A therapeutic tool against certain metabolic ailments

Khalid

Arshad

Jabeen

et al. 2022

Food Science & Nutrition

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Plant‐based foods are natural sources including vegetables, fruits, cereals and legumes. These foods consist of various types of nutrients in which carbohydrate is the basic component. However, some plant‐based diets contain carbohydrates in the form of fiber. The fiber is usually a nondigestible polysaccharide that is not digested in the human body. It is present in the form of soluble or insoluble in different part of foods like peel, bran, pulp and grain. Pectin, beta‐glucan, mucilage, psyllium, resistant starch and inulin are soluble fiber, and cellulose, hemicellulose and lignin are insoluble fiber attained from plant foods. The major function enhances immunity by creating gastrointestinal barrier, mucus production, immune cell activity and IgA level. Previous evidences showed that peoples with strong immunity have fewer chances of viral disease. A recent viral disease named COVID‐19 spread in the world and millions of peoples died due to this viral disease. Coronavirus mostly attacks humans that suffer with weak immune system. It is due chronic diseases like diabetes and CVD (cardiovascular disease). The current review shows that fiber‐containing plant‐based foods boost immunity and aid human against COVID‐19. The therapeutic role of fiber in the human body is to control the risk of hypertension and diabetes because a high‐fiber diet has the ability to lower cholesterol, blood pressure and blood sugar. Fibers aid in GIT (gastrointestinal tract) and prevent constipation because it absorbs water and adds bulk to stool.

show abstract

Section: Favorable Against Different Diseasesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Favorable Against Different Diseasesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Fiber‐enriched botanicals: A therapeutic tool against certain metabolic ailments

Khalid

Arshad

Jabeen

et al. 2022

Food Science & Nutrition

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…Western-style societies have the highest incidence of constipation than less developed societies because of low fiber intake. In societies such as western Africa where the average dietary fiber intake is as much as 35 g of insoluble fiber, individuals have two to three large soft bowel movements (Sura and Christie, 2014). Adequate fluid intake also decreases constipation by softening stool.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Adequate fluid intake is essential for normal bowel function. In addition, an increase in daily fluid intake will increase the efficacy of a high-fiber diet (Sura and Christie, 2014). Body weight and nutritional status also affect constipation, which has been reported to be common in obese individuals (Pashankar and Loening-Baucke, 2005;Misra et al, 2006).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

The relationship between body weight, fiber and fluid intake status and functional constipation in young adults

Karabudak

Köksal

Macit

2019

NFS

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Purpose The present study aims to determine the relationship between functional constipation and lifestyle patterns, eating habits and nutritional status in young adults. Design/methodology/approach This study was conducted in 825 young adults between the age of 20 and 24 years in Ankara. Constipation was evaluated via self-reports and ROMA III criteria. Food and beverage consumption frequency and fluid intake were surveyed, and anthropometric measurements (weight and height) were evaluated. Physical activity was assessed using the brief physical activity assessment tool. Findings Participants reported themselves as constipated, not constipated and sometimes constipated in 7.8, 39.6 and 53.6 per cent of cases, respectively. These rates differed from those obtained using the ROMA III criteria: constipated 51.3 per cent and not constipated 48.7 per cent. Constipation rates were higher in females (54.4 per cent) than males (44.8 per cent) (p < 0.05). No association was found between daily water, total fluid and fiber intake and constipation (p > 0.05). However, water from foods have lowering effects on constipation (p < 0.05). Increased physical activity seems to have no effect on constipation. According to food frequency records, participants who consumed more whole grains, rice/pasta and vegetables had lower rates of constipation. Conversely, higher consumption of tea was associated with higher constipation rates (p < 0.05). Originality/value Young adults should be encouraged to consume foods rich in water such as fruits and vegetables against constipation, fiber-rich foods and fluids to meet the recommendations for healthy eating. Only a few studies have assessed the relationships between lifestyle, fluid and nutritional status and body mass index.

show abstract

Chronic Constipation

Cited by 2 publications

References 96 publications

Fiber‐enriched botanicals: A therapeutic tool against certain metabolic ailments

Fiber‐enriched botanicals: A therapeutic tool against certain metabolic ailments

The relationship between body weight, fiber and fluid intake status and functional constipation in young adults

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About