The effect of fiber supplementation with agave fructans or psyllium plantago in symptoms of constipation and its relation with whole and regional transit time and pH.

Background: Supplementation with the Agave tequilana Weber blue variety fructans is a feasible treatment option for functional constipation (FC). However, its effects on colonic function have not yet been studied. This study assessed whole gut transit time (WGTT) and regional transit time using a wireless motility capsule (WMC) before and after supplementation with different fiber treatments in patients with FC.

Effect of a texture-modified and controlled bolus volume diet on all-cause mortality in older persons with oropharyngeal dysphagia: Secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial.

Background: Oropharyngeal dysphagia (OD) is common among older adults. Some studies have evaluated the efficacy of a texture-modified diet on mortality but with short-term follow-up. We aimed to evaluate the effect of a texture-modified diet and controlled bolus volume on all-cause mortality after 12 months in older persons with OD.

Agave tequilana Fructans Versus Psyllium plantago for Functional Constipation : Randomized Double-blind Clinical Trial.

Goal: The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of supplementation with Agave tequilana Weber blue variety fructans (Predilife) in the improvement of symptoms in functional constipation.

Background: Fiber supplementation is the first-line treatment for constipation. Fibers-like fructans have a known prebiotic effect.

Development of an online tool for sodium intake assessment in Mexico.

Excess sodium intake is associated with adverse health effects, and reducing its intake is a strategy that improves population health. However, estimating sodium intake is challenging and new options for assessment are needed. This review describes the design and development of a web-based, publicly-accessible, dietary sodium intake screening tool () for individuals in Mexico.

Design and implementation of modified-texture diet in older adults with oropharyngeal dysphagia: a randomized controlled trial.

Background/objectives: Oropharyngeal dysphagia (OD) is a common problem in elderly population that negatively affects the oral intake and body composition resulting in clinical complications as malnutrition and dehydration. The aim of this study was to design, implement, and evaluate the effect of texture-modified foods and thickened drinks diet, with nectar or pudding viscosity and controlled bolus volume in older adults with OD on body composition and oral intake.

Subjects/methods: Randomized clinical trial, simple blind.