In persons with constipation or IBS-C, kiwifruit vs. psyllium increased spontaneous bowel movements

Ann Intern Med. 2023 May;176(5):JC53. doi: 10.7326/J23-0022. Epub 2023 May 2.

Abstract

Gearry R, Fukudo S, Barbara G, et al. Consumption of 2 green kiwifruits daily improves constipation and abdominal comfort-results of an international multicenter randomized controlled trial. Am J Gastroenterol. 9 Jan 2023. [Epub ahead of print]. 36537785.

Publication types

  • Multicenter Study
  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Actinidia*
  • Constipation / chemically induced
  • Constipation / drug therapy
  • Defecation
  • Double-Blind Method
  • Humans
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome*
  • Psyllium* / therapeutic use
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Psyllium