title: [Effect of partially hidrolized guar-gum in the treatment of functional constipation among hospitalized patients].
abstract: The effect of hydrolyzed partially guar-gum was evaluated in the treatment of functional constipation among hospitalized patients. Following a randomized blind controlled-trial 64 adults were allocated to two groups: one received daily high-fiber diet (approximately 30 g) and the other similar diet plus 10 g of hydrolyzed partially guar-gum, during 15 days. Dietary fiber reduced functional constipation by 78.0%. Hydrolyzed partially guar-gum did not show any additional effect in defecation frequency, fecal consistence, need of laxative drug use, although a reduction in bowel complaints. Dietary fiber may be used in the treatment of functional constipation. However the therapeutic role of hydrolyzed partially guar-gum should be further investigated.
authors.affiliation: Hospital da Restauração, Secretaria Estadual de Saúde de Pernambuco. geisebelo@bol.com.br
authors.forename: Geise Maria da Silva
authors.initials: GM
authors.lastname: Belo
authors.forename: Alcides da Silva
authors.initials: Ada S
authors.lastname: Diniz
authors.forename: Ana Paula Campos
authors.initials: AP
authors.lastname: Pereira
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D003248:Constipation / Q000178:diet therapy*; D004043:Dietary Fiber / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D019587:Dietary Supplements; D005260:Female; D005685:Galactans / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D006801:Humans; D006868:Hydrolysis; D008297:Male; D008351:Mannans / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D008875:Middle Aged; D053149:Plant Gums / Q000008:administration & dosage*
chemical_list: D004043:Dietary Fiber; D005685:Galactans; D008351:Mannans; D053149:Plant Gums; C007894:guar gum