The Claim
In mice with loperamide-induced constipation, dietary Shatianyu fruit powder is associated with a reduction in time to first defecation and an increase in defecation frequency.
What the research says
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In mice with constipation caused by loperamide, consuming Shatianyu fruit powder is linked to faster first bowel movement and more frequent bowel movements.
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In mice with loperamide-induced constipation, dietary Shatianyu fruit powder is associated with reduced time to first defecation and increased defecation frequency, suggesting a link between fruit intake and improved bowel motility in this model.
Eating Shatianyu fruit powder feeds specific gut bacteria that make butyrate, a substance that triggers cells in the colon to produce more serotonin. This serotonin speeds up bowel movements. At the same time, butyrate reduces inflammation and repairs the lining of the gut, preventing leaks and allowing normal movement of stool.
What the research says
1 studyIn mice with constipation from a drug, eating Shatianyu fruit powder helped them poop faster and more often, likely because the fruit helped good gut bacteria produce substances that stimulate bowel movements.
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