Publications by authors named "Houlian Ma"
Intestinal flora in the constipation patients before versus after lactulose intervention.
Medicine (Baltimore)
August 2023
This study aimed to investigate the characteristics of intestinal flora in patients with chronic functional constipation before and after lactulose intervention. Twenty-nine patients with constipation in the treatment group received oral lactulose (15 mL/d) for a month. Twenty healthy subjects served as controls.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFInfluence of Flax Seeds on the Gut Microbiota of Elderly Patients with Constipation.
J Multidiscip Healthc
October 2022
Article Synopsis
- This study investigated how flax seeds affect gut bacteria in elderly patients suffering from functional constipation.
- Sixty patients took 50 grams of flax seeds daily for one month, with notable improvements in their bowel movements and abdominal discomfort.
- The results showed an increased diversity of gut bacteria after treatment, suggesting that flax seeds could be a beneficial dietary supplement for managing chronic constipation in older adults.