The effect of the symbiotic ingestion on the intestinal function of the elderly that goes to the University Opened to the Third Aged, with repercussions on their health and their quality of life
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https://doi.org/10.23925/2176-901X.2016v19iEspecial22p157-173Keywords:
Elderly, Intestinal Habit, Symbiotic.Abstract
The aim of this study was to evaluate the symbiotic intake effect on intestinal function among the elderly. Participated 50 elderly of both sexes divided into supplement and placebo groups that consumed symbiotic or maltodextrin, respectively. In the group that consumed symbiotic 84% showed no constipation post intervention period, and 76% showed normal stool consistency and absence of diarrhea. Further studies are needed to evaluate the efficacy of symbiotic supplement in humans, and to assess its impact on the welfare and quality of life.
Keywords: Elderly; Intestinal Habit; Symbiotic.
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2016-01-30
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Previato, M., Goulart, R. M. M., Prearo, L. C., & de Aquino, R. de C. (2016). The effect of the symbiotic ingestion on the intestinal function of the elderly that goes to the University Opened to the Third Aged, with repercussions on their health and their quality of life. Revista Kairós-Gerontologia, 19(Especial22), 157–173. https://doi.org/10.23925/2176-901X.2016v19iEspecial22p157-173
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