BACKGROUND Huangjiu is an important component of traditional fermented food. It is
produced by cereal fermentation. Sticky rice fermented huangjiu is an abundant source of …

The prevalence of constipation, one of the common gastrointestinal (GI) diseases, has been
gradually increasing. Gochujang, a traditional Korean fermented paste, has various …

Unfermented jujube pulp (UFJP), fermented jujube pulp (FJP) in high and low doses were
fed to constipated ICR mice. Defecation function, serum gastrointestinal regulatory peptide …

Constipation is a common gastrointestinal disorder characterized by changes in intestinal
habits. Increasing evidence indicates that long-term use of irritant laxatives causes serious …

Xiao Cheng Qi (XCQ) decoction, an ancient Chinese herbal mixture, has been used in
treating slow-transit constipation (STC) for years. The underlying action mechanism in …

Constipation is one of the most common gastrointestinal tract symptoms. In this study,
prebiotic sesame sugar (PSC) was prepared from isomalto-oligosaccharide, konjac …

Yellow tea, a rare type tea from China, has a rich breadth of functional ingredients and
benefits the gastrointestinal tract. However, it is not clear whether the yellow tea extract can …

Background/Aim: A decrease in gastrointestinal motility causing weakened
lipopolysaccharide (LPS)–toll-like receptor (TLR) 4 signaling along with a decline in the …

Raffino-oligosaccharide (ROS), the smallest oligosaccharide of the raffinose family, is a
novel food ingredient. However, the anti-constipation effects of ROS remain obscure. This …

Kiwi berry (Actinidia arguta) is beneficial for relieving constipation, but the mechanism of
easing constipation is still unknown. The alleviating effects of kiwi berry polysaccharide and …