Can it help bowel movements better than taking laxatives? Doctors reveal that fruit may be a "magic tool to relieve constipation": gastrointestinal discomfort will also be improved
Is it better than taking laxatives to relieve constipation? Doctors reveal “1 fruit” may be a savior for constipation
Everyone knows that regular intake of fruits and vegetables improves gastrointestinal health. However, which types of fruits can better promote gastrointestinal motility and improve the “constipation” problem of modern people? Dr. Qian Zhenghong, director of the Liver Disease Prevention and Treatment Center of Keelung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, pointed out in the community that according to recent research results published by the University of Otago in New Zealand in the American Journal of Gastroenterology (AJG), it was proposed that “green kiwi fruit” can indeed significantly improve constipate.
Dr. Qian Zhenghong said that kiwi fruit is rich in fiber. In the past, academic circles generally believed that it can help defecation. However, most studies included a small number of participants, the study design was not rigorous enough, and the convincing effect is not enough.
Scholars participating in the study included a total of 184 volunteers from Japan, Italy and New Zealand in the clinical trial and divided them into a “healthy group”, a “functional constipation group” and a “constipation-induced irritable bowel syndrome group”. The definition of constipation-related irritable bowel syndrome means that constipation is accompanied by abdominal pain; while patients with functional constipation have no symptoms of abdominal pain. The purpose of the study is to compare the therapeutic effects of kiwi fruit and the first-line drug used clinically (psyllium, Psyllium) in patients with chronic constipation.
The subjects were asked to eat 2 peeled green kiwi fruits or laxatives (7.5 grams of psyllium) every day for 1 month each, and record their bowel movements when eating fruits or medicines, and conduct analysis and comparison. Statistics found that for patients with constipation in the two groups, the effect of eating kiwi fruit was “significantly better than laxatives.” The number of spontaneous bowel movements per week increased significantly by 1.7 times, and the original symptoms of gastrointestinal discomfort were also significantly improved.
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Dr. Qian Zhenghong emphasized that constipation is a major problem for many office workers and people who sit for long periods of time. If you can help natural defecation without drugs and adjust your diet, it is undoubtedly the best option to relieve constipation. Green kiwi fruit can help with defecation, mainly because it is rich in fiber, which helps absorb water and soften stool, so that defecation can be done without too much effort. In addition, kiwi fruit is a low GI (low glycemic index) fruit and is suitable for people with diabetes or those who want to lose weight.
In addition to kiwi fruit, Dr. Qian Zhenghong also suggested that patients with constipation should supplement their diet with high-fiber foods (vegetables, whole grains), and also try plant-based foods such as bananas, green kiwi fruits, black fungus, papaya, and black sesame seeds. diet. In addition, apple, plum, plum, and black date juice are also rich in fiber, which can help with defecation. However, eating too much of it can cause flatulence for certain groups. It is recommended to choose according to your personal constitution and drink enough water.
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Dr. Qian Zhenghong also emphasized that people are often not sure whether their bowel habits are normal. In fact, if they have “any of the following symptoms”, they meet the clinical definition of constipation:
The frequency of bowel movements is less than three times per week.
Difficulty in defecation (including pain or effort during defecation).
The stool is hard.
Feeling of incomplete defecation.
Dr. Qian Zhenghong explained that there are many causes of constipation, such as not taking in enough fruits, vegetables and whole grains, changes in eating habits, lack of exercise, drug side effects, irritable bowel syndrome with constipation as the main reason, and poor bowel habits (such as not having a bowel movement when you feel the urge). (Go up to a large size), pelvic muscle imbalance, excessive pressure, and other specific reasons such as intestinal tumors, intestinal adhesion, etc., may cause constipation.
Dr. Qian Zhenghong reminds people that if constipation causes severe discomfort and the symptoms last for more than 3 weeks, are accompanied by stomach pain, thin stools, bloody stools, anemia symptoms such as dizziness, weakness, hyperpnea, etc., as well as weight loss, etc., It means that the constipation condition has worsened and it is recommended to seek medical treatment as soon as possible.
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