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Evidence-Based Supplement Research

Evidence-Based Supplement Research

Chicory and Improved Bowel Movement Frequency

Doses used in studies

g/day: 7.7–15.4 (median 11.55, IQR 7.7–15.4) — 1 study

Time to effect

Median: 3 weeks · IQR 3 weeks–3 weeks · Range 3 weeks–3 weeks — Reported in 1 of 2 studies

2 of 2 papers

Jerusalem artichoke and chicory inulin in bakery products affect faecal microbiota of healthy volunteers.
- 2007-09
- RCT
- The British journal of nutrition 98(3)
- - Brigitta Kleessen
  - Sandra Schwarz
  - Anke Boehm
  - H Fuhrmann
  - A Richter
  - T Henle
  - Monika Krueger
- PubMed: 17445348
- DOI: 10.1017/s0007114507730751
5 Insights on
- Improved Bowel Movement Frequency
- High evidence
Consumption of snack bars resulted in a slight increase in stool frequency.
Effect
Neutral
Effect size
Small
Significant
No
Dose
7.7 g fructan/d for 7 days then 15.4 g fructan/d for 14 days
[Phytotherapeutic recommendations in medical guidelines for the treatment of gastroenterological diseases - a systematic review].
- 2024-04-11
- Systematic Review
- Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie 62(07)
- - Sandra Utz
  - Miriam Bittel
  - Jost Langhorst
- PubMed: 38604221
- DOI: 10.1055/a-2279-5045
7 Insights on
- Improved Bowel Movement Frequency
- High evidence
For chronic constipation, 30g of fiber per day is recommended. Best data exists for plantago psyllium with moderate evidence and chicory inulin.
Effect
Beneficial
Effect size
Moderate
Significant
Yes
Dose
30g of fiber per day