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Effect of yacon (Smallanthus sonchifolius) on colonic transit time in healthy volunteers. – Cost Effective Supplements

Effect of yacon (Smallanthus sonchifolius) on colonic transit time in healthy volunteers.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18781073


Conclusion of this study

Yacon markedly accelerates colonic transit in healthy individuals. Further studies are needed in constipated patients to confirm these preliminary data. Due to the low caloric content of yacon, the root could be a useful treatment in constipated diabetics or obese patients.


Supplements analyzed in this study

Yacon

Health conditions analyzed in this study

No health conditions information for this study.

Functions related to this study

Digestion


Moderately Positive
Yacon


Body systems related to this study


Digestive System
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