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Fiber supplementation speeds gut transit time.

Authors :
Cheskin, Lawrence J.
Kamal, Neel
Source :
Brown University Long-Term Care Quality Letter. 12/11/95, Vol. 7 Issue 23, p7. 1/2p.
Publication Year :
1995

Abstract

Reports that adding fiber to the diets of the elderly can relieve the symptoms of constipation. Dangerous implications for elderly as they cannot tolerate prescription laxatives.

Subjects

Subjects :
*NUTRITION disorders in old age
*THERAPEUTICS
*CONSTIPATION

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10889248
Volume :
7
Issue :
23
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Brown University Long-Term Care Quality Letter
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
9601111640

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