Sentences with phrase «fecal bulking with»

High doses of resistant starch (28 - 60 grams / day) have shown improved regularity (increased fecal bulking with softer stools), and reduced secondary bile acids, ammonia and phenolics.

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Although what consti - tutes â $ constipationâ $ is variously defined, diets that increase the number of bowel movements per day, improve the ease with which a stool is passed, or increase fecal bulk are considered to be of benefit.

This is consistent with the small increase in fecal bulk seen with resistant starch intake in other studies (Behall and Howe, 1996; Cummings et al., 1996; Heijnen et al., 1998; Hylla et al., 1998; Phillips et al., 1995).

With regard to the known fecal bulking and laxative effects of certain fibers, these are very well documented in numerous studies.

As noted later in this chapter, an increase in fecal weight does not necessarily equate with enhanced laxation, so this needs to be considered in interpreting the results of fecal bulking studies.

Generally speaking, all constipated cats will benefit from an increase in fecal water content but the main question is: Do we want to increase fecal bulk (increase in diameter) with a soluble fiber?