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- A study tested the effects of Lilac LAB (Bacillus coagulans lilac-01 and okara powder) on bowel movements in 297 Japanese adults prone to constipation.
- Participants consumed either a placebo or Lilac LAB for 2 weeks, with notable improvements seen in self-reported fecal size, incomplete evacuation sensation, and defecation frequency in the treatment group.
- Overall, Lilac LAB showed effectiveness in enhancing bowel health, particularly for those with functional constipation, while also suggesting potential benefits for fecal properties in non-constipated individuals.
Article Abstract
To elucidate the effects of Lilac LAB (Bacillus coagulans lilac-01 and okara [soy pulp] powder) on bowel movements/fecal properties, we conducted a double-blind placebo-controlled randomized trial with healthy Japanese volunteers with a tendency for constipation (n = 297). The subjects ingested 2 g/d placebo (okara powder) or test food (Lilac LAB, 1 × 10(8) CFU) once a day for 2 weeks. In the test group of functionally constipated subjects, the changes in the average scores of self-reported fecal size, sensation of incomplete evacuation, and defecation frequency were significantly improved compared to the placebo group (p < 0.05), and fecal color and odor tended to improve (p = 0.07). In the test food group of all subjects and among the non-functionally constipated subjects, the fecal size tended to improve compared to the placebo group (p = 0.06, p = 0.07, respectively). Lilac LAB was effective in improving bowel movements and fecal properties in functionally constipated persons.
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