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).
As a result of this rise
in fecal bulk material, the weight of stools increase, and therefore the fecal frequency also increases.
Not exact matches
In one study, participants were given 15 grams of inulin per day for two weeks and found that they had a significant increase in stool frequency and fecal bulk (2
In one study, participants were given 15 grams of inulin per day for two weeks and found that they had a significant increase
in stool frequency and fecal bulk (2
in stool frequency and
fecal bulk (2).
In addition to providing bulk and decreasing the transit time of fecal matter, thus decreasing the risk of colon cancer and hemorrhoids, barley's dietary fiber also provides food for the «friendly» bacteria in the large intestin
In addition to providing
bulk and decreasing the transit time of
fecal matter, thus decreasing the risk of colon cancer and hemorrhoids, barley's dietary fiber also provides food for the «friendly» bacteria
in the large intestin
in the large intestine.
In addition to providing bulk and decreasing the transit time of fecal matter, thus decreasing the risk of colon cancer and hemorrhoids, prunes» insoluble fiber also provides food for the «friendly» bacteria in the large intestin
In addition to providing
bulk and decreasing the transit time of
fecal matter, thus decreasing the risk of colon cancer and hemorrhoids, prunes» insoluble fiber also provides food for the «friendly» bacteria
in the large intestin
in the large intestine.
In a study by Birkett and coworkers (1997), it was necessary to achieve a stool weight of 150 g to improve
fecal markers for colon cancer, including
fecal bulk, primary to secondary bile acid ratios,
fecal pH, ammonia, and transit time.
With regard to the known
fecal bulking and laxative effects of certain fibers, these are very well documented
in numerous studies.
Effect of resistant starch on
fecal bulk and fermentation - dependent events
in humans.
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.
Increased
fecal bulk due to undigested carbohydrates and subsequent increased water loss, colonic gas and added weight has been shown to affect performance and slow racing speed
in athletes.
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?