Background and aims: The choice of second-line therapy in functional constipation (FC) is often empirical, owing to the lack of direct comparisons between agents with distinct mechanisms of action. Elobixibat, an ileal bile acid transporter inhibitor, and prucalopride, a selective 5-HT4 receptor agonist, represent two different therapeutic approaches targeting intestinal secretion and colonic motility. This… Continue reading Elobixibat Versus Prucalopride in Functional Constipation: A Prospective Comparative Effectiveness Study
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The association between dietary vitamin #B1 intake and #constipation: a population-based study
BackgroundNumerous researches have indicated a correlation between the intake of dietary micronutrients and the occurrence of constipation. Nevertheless, the correlation between constipation and vitamin B1 remains uninvestigated. The main aim of this research was to examine the association between chronic constipation and the consumption of vitamin B1 in the diet among adult participants of the… Continue reading The association between dietary vitamin #B1 intake and #constipation: a population-based study