Effect of the consumption of a fermented dairy product containing <it>Bifidobacterium lactis </it>DN-173 010 on constipation in childhood: a multicentre randomised controlled trial (NTRTC: 1571)

• Main Authors: Perrin Catherine (Author), Boudet Claire (Author), Roseboom Maaike G (Author), Chmielewska Ania (Author), Tabbers Merit M (Author), Szajewska Hania (Author), Benninga Marc A (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2009-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Constipation is a frustrating symptom affecting 3% of children worldwide. Randomised controlled trials show that both polyethylene glycol and lactulose are effective in increasing defecation frequency in children with constipation. H...