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Can what you eat help prevent or treat constipation? ...with Professor Kevin Whelan

Nutrition Science Bites with Professor Clare Collins AO

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Can what you eat help prevent or treat constipation? ...with Professor Kevin Whelan

In this episode Professor Clare Collins talks with Professor Kevin Whelan from King's College London about evidence-based dietary strategies for managing constipation. This includes the research evidence for including foods, supplements, and from clinical guidelines for bowel health. They discuss practical strategies regarding how to improve gut health and address common bowel issues effectively.

Key topics

  1. Prevalence of constipation (5-15%)
  2. Role of dietary fiber and water intake
  3. Foods that help: kiwi, prunes, rye bread, fruits, vegetables
  4. Effective supplements: magnesium oxide, inulin, senna
  5. Use of Bristol stool chart for assessment
  6. Risk factors: pregnancy, aging, medications
  7. Guidelines for dietary management and consultation


Resources

British Dietetic Association Guidelines on Constipation - https://www.bda.uk.com/resource/the-bda-s-first-evidence-based-dietary-guidelines-for-chronic-constipation-are-now-available.html

Bristol Stool Chart https://www.continence.org.au/about-incontinence/bowel-incontinence/bristol-stool-chart/

The Conversation: Had constipation? Here are 4 things to help treat it https://theconversation.com/had-constipation-here-are-4-things-to-help-treat-it-123364

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Our No Money No Time email: nmnt@newcastle.edu.au and our Nutrition Science Bites email: nutritionsciencebites@newcastle.edu.au

Keywords: #constipation, #guthealth, #dietaryfiber, #probiotics, #magnesiumoxide, #BristolStoolChart, #dietaryguidelines, #microbiome, #bowelmovements, #clinicaltrials

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