Healthy adult female with a tendency for constipation
Conditions
Interventions
The subjects ingested the placebo powder for 2 weeks, after 2 weeks, ingested the Moringa oleifera leaves powder for 2 weeks.
The subjects ingested the Moringa oleifera leaves powder for 2 weeks, afte
Sponsors
Wayo Women's University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1.Subjects whose defecation frequency is no fewer than 3, nor more than 6, 2.Subjects who not consume higher amount of alcohol 3.Subjects whose meal times are three a day usually.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1.Subjects who regularly use intestinal drug and laxatives(including strong laxatives). 2.Subjects who can not stop intake higher amount of food containing viable bacteria such as Lactic acid bacteria, Bifidobacteria, Natto bacteria and/or the health food to relieve constipation during the screening period. 3.Subjects who has a medical history of diseases or surgery affecting digestion, absorption and bowel movement. 4.Subjects who is pregnant or willing to be pregnant or breast-feeding during this study. 5.Subjects who are judged unsuitable for this study by test responsibility doctor.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Defecation days,defecation frequency,fecal amount | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Fecal shape,fecal color,fecal odor,feeling after defecation,intestinal microflora | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Public ContactMihoko Moto
Wayo Women's University Department of Health and Nutrition
Outcome results
None listed