IQP-PO-101 for the Regulation of Bowel Movement Frequency

Inclusion Criteria: * A subject must have experienced 2 - 4 bowel movements per week and at least 2 of the following symptoms over the preceding 3 months (self-reported): * Excessive straining * Lumpy or hard stools * Sensation of anorectal obstruc-tion * A sense of incomplete evacua-tion of bowel movements * A need for digital manipulation to facilitate evacuation * Recorded between 4 and 9 defecations in the 14-day bowel movement diary during the run-in period * Subjects of childbearing potential must agree to use appropriate contraceptive methods during run-in and treatment period * Commitment to avoid the use of any laxatives and/ or other medicinal products/ supplements that may interfere with bowel movement frequency during the run-in and treatment period * Written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Known sensitivity to the ingredients of the device * Any organic gastrointestinal diseases, congenital or otherwise * Presence of occult blood on screening * Constipation that may have been drug-induced * Use of any laxative/ products that help ease bowel movements within 7 days of the screening visit * Constipation other than idiopathic constipation * Presence of other factor(s) that, in the in-vestigator's judgement, should preclude subject participation