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The effect of bran on bowel function in constipation.

D Y Graham, S E Moser, M K Estes

    The American Journal of Gastroenterology
    |September 1, 1982
    PubMed
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    This study investigated wheat and corn bran for constipation relief in women. Both brans increased bowel movements and fecal weight, but corn bran was more effective in symptom relief.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gastroenterology
    • Human Nutrition
    • Dietary Fiber Research

    Background:

    • Bran is commonly used for gastrointestinal issues, but research often overlooks constipated individuals.
    • Systematic studies on bran's efficacy in treating constipation are lacking.
    • Wheat bran is considered a benchmark for increasing fecal bulk due to its effectiveness.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the effects of wheat and corn bran on constipation symptoms and physiological parameters.
    • To compare the efficacy of wheat bran versus corn bran in managing constipation.

    Main Methods:

    • 10 healthy women with constipation (≤3 bowel movements/week) participated.
    • Participants consumed 20 g/day of either wheat bran or corn bran.
    • Key metrics included fecal weight, moisture content, bowel movement frequency, intestinal transit time, and symptom assessment.

    Main Results:

    • Bran consumption significantly increased fecal weight (157%) and bowel movement frequency (55%), while decreasing intestinal transit time (50%).
    • Wheat bran notably increased fecal moisture content (67.4% to 72.1%).
    • Corn bran demonstrated superior effectiveness in alleviating constipation symptoms compared to wheat bran.

    Conclusions:

    • Both wheat and corn bran can improve physiological markers of constipation.
    • Corn bran may offer better symptomatic relief for constipation than wheat bran.

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