Effect of supplements of partially hydrolyzed guar gum on the occurrence of constipation and use of laxative agents.
Patrick
P G
PG
Section of Nutrition/Division of Gastroenterology, Medical College of Virginia Campus of Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond 23298, USA.
Gohman
S M
SM
Marx
S C
SC
DeLegge
M H
MH
Greenberg
N A
NA
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002400:Cathartics / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003248:Constipation / Q000517:prevention & control*; D018592:Cross-Over Studies; D004043:Dietary Fiber / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D019587:Dietary Supplements; D005260:Female; D005414:Flatulence / Q000209:etiology; D005685:Galactans / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006707:Homes for the Aged; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008351:Mannans / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009735:Nursing Homes; D053149:Plant Gums; D011446:Prospective Studies
D002400:Cathartics; D004043:Dietary Fiber; D005685:Galactans; D008351:Mannans; D053149:Plant Gums; C007894:guar gum