The merits of a fibre‐rich diet are well documented. Resistant starch (RS) is a form of starch
that resists digestion in the small intestine and, as such, is classified as a type of dietary …

ABSTRACT A diet rich in dietary fiber (DF) is considered healthy and recommended dietary
intake of DF is established all over the world. The physiological effect of DF is mostly related …

In well-developed countries, people have started to pay additional attention to preserving
healthy dietary habits, as it has become common knowledge that neglecting them may …

Purpose Maltodextrin (MDX) is a polysaccharide food additive commonly used as oral
placebo/control to investigate treatments/interventions in humans. The aims of this study …

The consumption of resistant dextrin improves constipation, while its fermentation and
degradation by the intestinal microbiota produce short-chain fatty acids (SCFA) and lactic …

Starch modification by chemical reaction is widely used to improve the properties of native
starch. Modified by citric acid, starch is characterized by specific properties resulting from the …

Background Prior studies of adults with constipation or diarrhea suggest that dietary intake,
physical activity, and stress may affect stool consistency. However, the influence of these …

Introducción: la quinua es un pseudocereal que contiene hidratos de carbono de bajo
índice glucémico, fibra alimentaria, proteínas de alto valor biológico, fitoesteroles y ácidos …

Abstract Background Functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) are groups of disorders
involving digestive symptoms that chronically persist despite the absence of organic …

It is well known that dietary fiber helps to relieve and prevent constipation, and there are a
number of scientific papers, including systematic reviews and meta-analyses on the effects …