Efficacy of Lactic Acid Bacteria (LAB) supplement in management of constipation among nursing home residents.
Background: Constipation is a significant problem in the elderly, specifically nursing home and/or extended-care facility residents are reported to suffer from constipation. Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) are beneficial probiotic organisms that contribute to improved nutrition, microbial balance, and im...
| Publicado en: | Nutrition Journal Vol. 9; pp. 5 - 6 |
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| Autores principales: | , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
| Formato: | research Journal Article |
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BioMed Central
2010
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