Do probiotics and fibre in milk powder have an effect on functional constipation and general wellbeing of Filipino mothers

Angeles-Agdeppa Imelda, . Do probiotics and fibre in milk powder have an effect on functional constipation and general wellbeing of Filipino mothers. pp. 125-137. ISSN 1394-035X

This study aimed to evaluate the effect of probiotics and fibre in milk powder on functional constipation and general well-being of a sample of Filipino mothers. Methods: The study employed a single group controlled before-after intervention design. Out of 115 females recruited from 7 military camps in Metro Manila aged 21-31 years 85 mothers met the inclusion criteria namely defecation frequency of 3 days/week or constipated for about 2-8 weeks experienced bloating flatulence gurgling feeling heavy after eating and abdominal pain willing to stop vitamin supplementation a week before the start of the study. Milk powder (40 g) in 200 ml of water was consumed twice a day for 28 days under supervision at the workplace. Digestive health health and wellness bowel habit and Bristol stool chart questionnaires which were modified and pre-tested were administered every 3-4 day visits. Constipation was defined as 3 days/week defecation frequency (Rome II). Appropriate statistical tests were employed in data analysis. Results: A total of 72 participants completed the study. At 4 weeks a significant improvement in defecation frequency was reported. There was an increasing percentage of participants who were highly satisfied with their defecation frequency stool characteristics comfort during defecation and defecation duration as the number of intervention days increased. Conclusion: The consumption of a probiotic and fibre fortified milk powder might have contributed in alleviating functional constipation and the improvement in general health and wellbeing of the participants. Further studies should be conducted to confirm these results.

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Abstract

This study aimed to evaluate the effect of probiotics and fibre in milk powder on functional constipation and general well-being of a sample of Filipino mothers. Methods: The study employed a single group controlled before-after intervention design. Out of 115 females recruited from 7 military camps in Metro Manila aged 21-31 years 85 mothers met the inclusion criteria namely defecation frequency of 3 days/week or constipated for about 2-8 weeks experienced bloating flatulence gurgling feeling heavy after eating and abdominal pain willing to stop vitamin supplementation a week before the start of the study. Milk powder (40 g) in 200 ml of water was consumed twice a day for 28 days under supervision at the workplace. Digestive health health and wellness bowel habit and Bristol stool chart questionnaires which were modified and pre-tested were administered every 3-4 day visits. Constipation was defined as 3 days/week defecation frequency (Rome II). Appropriate statistical tests were employed in data analysis. Results: A total of 72 participants completed the study. At 4 weeks a significant improvement in defecation frequency was reported. There was an increasing percentage of participants who were highly satisfied with their defecation frequency stool characteristics comfort during defecation and defecation duration as the number of intervention days increased. Conclusion: The consumption of a probiotic and fibre fortified milk powder might have contributed in alleviating functional constipation and the improvement in general health and wellbeing of the participants. Further studies should be conducted to confirm these results.

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Item Type:	Article
AGROVOC Term:	Females
AGROVOC Term:	Mothers
AGROVOC Term:	Milk powder
AGROVOC Term:	Fibre content
AGROVOC Term:	Probiotics
AGROVOC Term:	Experimentation
AGROVOC Term:	Consumption
AGROVOC Term:	Constipation
AGROVOC Term:	Digestive system
AGROVOC Term:	Anthropometry
Depositing User:	Ms. Suzila Mohamad Kasim
Last Modified:	24 Apr 2025 06:29
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/24729

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