Gut bacteria boost: probiotic eases constipation?
NCT ID NCT04997187
First seen Jan 10, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 21 times
Summary
This study tested whether a probiotic called Bacillus coagulans can help adults with functional constipation. 80 participants took the probiotic or a placebo for 12 weeks. Researchers measured changes in constipation symptoms and gut bacteria diversity.
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Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital
Yangsan, Gyeungsangnam-do, 50612, South Korea
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