Laxative Properties of Microencapsulated Oleic Acid Delivered to the Distal Small Intestine in Patients with Constipation after Bariatric Surgery or Treatment with Glucagon-Like- Peptide 1 Analogues

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Authors

Ahmed W. Al-Humadi · University College Dublin

Werd Al‐Najim · University College Dublin

Sinéad B. Bleiel · AnaBio Technologies (Ireland)

Carel W. le Roux · University College Dublin

Abstract

Microcapsules containing oleic acid delivered to the distal small intestine appear to be a safe and effective relief from chronic constipation in patients undergoing bariatric surgery and/or receiving GLP-1 analogues.

Topics & Keywords

Gastrointestinal motility and disorders Gastroesophageal reflux and treatments Intestinal and Peritoneal Adhesions

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Zero hunger

Publication Details

Published in: Obesity Surgery

Volume 34, Issue 10, pp. 3807-3812

DOI: 10.1007/s11695-024-07492-y

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