# The effect of probiotics on functional constipation in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

**Type:** Papers  
**Canonical URL:** https://scholariq.org/papers/the-effect-of-probiotics-on-functional-constipation-in-adults-a-systematic/

## Facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Author Names | Eirini Dimidi,Stephanos Christodoulides,Konstantinos C. Fragkos,S. Mark Scott,Kevin Whelan |
| Citations | 318 |
| DOI | 10.3945/ajcn.114.089151 |
| Fields | Agricultural and Biological Sciences,Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology,Medicine |
| Open Access | true |
| OA Status | bronze |
| OA URL | https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0002916523047895/pdf |
| OpenAlex ID | https://openalex.org/W2012951812 |
| PMID | 25099542 |
| Type | review |
| Year | 2014 |

## Paper authors

- [S. Mark Scott](https://scholariq.org/researchers/s-mark-scott/)
- [Kevin Whelan](https://scholariq.org/researchers/kevin-whelan/)

## Paper journal

- [American Journal of Clinical Nutrition](https://scholariq.org/journals/american-journal-of-clinical-nutrition/)

## Paper primary topic

- [Gastrointestinal motility and disorders](https://scholariq.org/topics/gastrointestinal-motility-and-disorders/)

## Paper topics

- [Gastrointestinal motility and disorders](https://scholariq.org/topics/gastrointestinal-motility-and-disorders/)
- [Probiotics and Fermented Foods](https://scholariq.org/topics/probiotics-and-fermented-foods/)
- [Gut microbiota and health](https://scholariq.org/topics/gut-microbiota-and-health/)

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