Effects of Wheat Germ on Fecal Flora of Constipated Human Adults

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  • 小麦胚芽の便秘症の成人の腸内細菌叢に及ぼす影響
  • コムギハイガ ノ ベンピショウ ノ セイジン ノ チョウ ナイ サイキンソウ ニ オヨボス エイキョウ

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Quantitative and qualitative studies were carried out on the fecal flora of constipated persons. The costive feces had the same microflora as the normal feces, except that it showed a significantly low Lactobacillus count.<br>Fifteen constipated persons were fed 5∼15g of roasted wheat germ daily and examined for changes in the microflora, moisture contents, pH value, and Eh value of the feces. Wheat germ exerted an influence on the microflora, causing an increase in lactobacilli and bifidobacteria, and a decrease in other organisms. The moisture content of the feces increased by 10∼20% and the pH value decreased from 6.71 to 6.29.

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