The goal of this clinical trial is to study the effect of probiotics on gut function in subjects with occasional constipation. The main question it aim to answer is if intake of probiotics will decrease the transit time. Participants will randomized to either consume probiotics or a placebo product.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Enrollment
100
Probiotics
Placebo
KGK Science Clinic
London, Ontario, Canada
Transit time
Difference in change in gut transit time as assessed by blue-dye method
Time frame: Baseline to day 56
Bowel movements
Frequency of complete and spontaneous bowel movements (CSBM)
Time frame: Baseline to day 28 and day 56
Stool consistency
Evaluated by Bristol stool form scale
Time frame: Baseline to day 28 and day 56
Bloating and flatulence
Frequency
Time frame: Baseline to day 28 and day 56
Quality of life
Evaluated by a questionnaire
Time frame: Baseline to day 28 and day 56
Digestive symptoms
Evaluated by a questionnaire
Time frame: Baseline to day 28 and 56
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