Probiotics and prebiotic fiber for constipation associated with Parkinson disease

2016378 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Michela Barichella · Fondazione Istituto Neurologico Nazionale Casimiro Mondino

Claudio Pacchetti · Istituti di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico

Carlotta Bolliri · Istituti di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico

Erica Cassani · Istituti di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico

Laura Iorio · Fondazione Istituto Neurologico Nazionale Casimiro Mondino

C. Pusani · Istituti di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico

Abstract

This study provides Class I evidence that for patients with PD who have constipation, fermented milk containing probiotics and prebiotics increases the frequency of CBMs.

Topics & Keywords

Gastrointestinal motility and disorders Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues Dysphagia Assessment and Management

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Neurology

Volume 87, Issue 12, pp. 1274-1280

DOI: 10.1212/wnl.0000000000003127

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