Bulgarian yogurt relieved symptoms and distress and increased fecal short-chain fatty acids in healthy constipated women: A randomized, blinded crossover controlled trial

Probiotic yogurt containing both starter culture and additional beneficial bacteria was shown to promote bowel movement and improve mood. The present study aimed to investigate the effect of Bulgarian yogurt containing only starter culture on defecation, constipation symptoms, mood, and fecal short-...

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Published in:NFS journal 2021-03, Vol.22, p.20-31
Main Authors: Khuropakhonphong, Rata, Whanmek, Kanyawee, Purttiponthanee, Sasiumphai, Chathiran, Wimonphan, Srichamnong, Warangkana, Santivarangkna, Chalat, Trachootham, Dunyaporn
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description Probiotic yogurt containing both starter culture and additional beneficial bacteria was shown to promote bowel movement and improve mood. The present study aimed to investigate the effect of Bulgarian yogurt containing only starter culture on defecation, constipation symptoms, mood, and fecal short-chain fatty acids in healthy constipated women. A randomized, double-blinded, crossover-controlled trial was conducted in thirty-one healthy constipated women without irritable bowel diseases. After randomized into two groups, each group received an inverse order of Bulgarian yogurt (made by S. thermophilus and L. bulgaricus) and lactic-acidified milk curd for three weeks each with three-week washout period between interventions. Outcome included defecation frequency and fecal characteristics (Bristol stool scale), constipation symptoms (Constipation Assessment Scale and ROME IV criteria), mood (distress thermometer), and constipation-related quality of life (CRQoL questionnaire). Short-chain fatty acids were measured by GC–MS analysis of stool. Constipation symptoms (rectal pain, separate hard or lumps stool, and inability to pass stool) were relieved (p 
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