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Studies in Humans

Effect of consumption of chicory inulin on bowel function in healthy subjects with constipation: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial

Antje MickaBioTeSys GmbH, Esslingen, Germany;
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Anne SiepelmeyerBioTeSys GmbH, Esslingen, Germany;
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Anja HolzBENEO-Institute, Obrigheim, Pfalz, Germany
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Stephan TheisBENEO-Institute, Obrigheim, Pfalz, Germany
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Christiane SchönBioTeSys GmbH, Esslingen, Germany; Correspondence[email protected]
Pages 82-89 | Received 22 Jun 2016, Accepted 11 Jul 2016, Published online: 05 Aug 2016

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