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June 20, 2026Food & Function

Efficacy of different dietary fibers for chronic idiopathic constipation: a systematic review and network meta-analysis

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JMJianjiao MouLZLianlin ZengYLY Li

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Systematic review evaluates dietary fibers effectiveness on bowel movements in chronic constipation, suggesting optimal choices.

Key Points

  • To assess the effectiveness of various dietary fibers in improving bowel movements for chronic idiopathic constipation.
  • Conducted a systematic review and network meta-analysis of different types of dietary fibers.
  • Evaluated the effects of viscous soluble fibers and insoluble fibers on bowel movements.
  • Viscous soluble fibers showed the highest efficacy for bowel movement improvement.
  • Insoluble fibers also ranked high in improving bowel movements when compared to other fiber types.

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Mou et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a362ebddb0793dc1a536644https://doi.org/10.1039/d6fo00286b
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