Eating local fruits and vegetables for better digestion
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study tests if eating sauerkraut, apples, dried apples, or psyllium every day for four weeks can help people with constipation or irritable bowel syndrome. It aims to see if these local foods improve digestive health.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 70 years old.
- You have constipation or irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
- You are willing to eat sauerkraut, apples, dried apples, or psyllium every day for four weeks.
- You are not allergic to any of these foods.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You have not had major stomach or bowel surgery (except for gallbladder or appendix removal).
- You do not have other serious digestive diseases or chronic illnesses.
- You have not made big changes to your diet or exercise in the last 4 weeks.
- You do not take laxatives regularly, or you can stop them during the study.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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