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...

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Publicado en:Nutrition Journal Vol. 9; pp. 5 - 6
Autores principales: An HM, Baek EH, Jang S, Lee do K, Kim MJ, Kim JR, Lee KO, Park JG, Ha NJ, An, Hyang Mi, Baek, Eun Hye, Jang, Seok, Lee, Do Kyung, Kim, Mi Jin, Kim, Jung Rae, Lee, Kang Oh, Park, Jong Gi, Ha, Nam Joo
Formato: research Journal Article
Publicado: BioMed Central 2010
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