Chronic Constipation
phenotype · Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms
Nutrients connected to Chronic Constipation
A link means the body needs the nutrient for this, or that low intake is linked to it. It does not mean extra supplements help if your intake is already adequate; each link shows how strong the evidence is.
- Fibre supplements (psyllium, methylcellulose, calcium polycarbophil and others)Clinically supported
Psyllium improved response in a 2022 meta-analysis of 16 trials in adults with chronic constipation; flatulence was more common.
- PsylliumClinically supported
EU regulators support ispaghula husk for habitual constipation; a 2022 meta-analysis found psyllium among the fibers that helped.
- Prunes (Dried Plums)Clinically supported
The trial and the 2025 British Dietetic Association guideline concern chronic constipation in adults; most guideline evidence is low certainty.
- Bifidobacterium (infantis, longum, lactis, breve)Preliminary or mixed
The meta-analysis covered adults with chronic constipation; benefit was for B. lactis only and quality was limited.
- Chicory rootClinically supported
A 2014 meta-analysis of 5 trials (252 people) found better stool frequency with inulin; pain and bloating did not improve.
- Prune JuicePreliminary or mixed
The juice trial enrolled adults with chronic constipation; limited evidence, partly company-funded.
- JujubePreliminary or mixed
Two small trials of jujube extract or syrup; one had heavy placebo dropout.
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