Sentences with phrase «increased fecal bulk»

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.

Increased fecal bulk due to increased starch intake has been reported (Shetty and Kurpad, 1986).

Compared to the low fiber control, the wheat bran supplement increased fecal bulk by 96 Â ± 14 g / d (p < 0.001) and the mean for both resistant starches was 22 Â ± 8 g / d greater than controls (p = 0.013).

Compared to the low fiber control, the wheat bran supple - ment increased fecal bulk by 96 Â ± 14 g / d (p < 0.001) and the mean for both resistant starches was 22 Â ± 8 g / d greater (p = 0.013).

Fermentable dietary fibers increase fecal bulking, increases bacterial mass, and dispose of the nitrogen that otherwise would be excreted through the kidneys.

Seaweeds may reduce the risk of poisoning from environmental pollution by providing fiber that increases fecal bulk and also reduces cholesterol levels.

Thus, consumption of FOS may help to shorten fecal transit time, increase fecal bulk and reduces constipation.

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.

Cellulose was shown to increase fecal bulk by 3 g / g of cellulose fed.

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.

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?

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As a result of this rise in fecal bulk material, the weight of stools increase, and therefore the fecal frequency also increases.

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).

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).

There also needs to be increased validation of intermediate markers, such as polyp recurrence, and assess - ment of functional markers (e.g., fecal bulk) and its relationship to these endpoints.

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.

This meta - analysis concluded that pectin ingestion leads to an increase of about 1.3 g of stool / g of pectin as compared to 5.4 g / g produced from wheat bran, suggesting that pectin is not an important fecal bulking agent (Cummings, 1993).