topicResistant Starch Constipation Meta-Analysis
claimAt the taxonomic level, pregnancy is typically associated with an expansion of the phyla Pseudomonadota (formerly Proteobacteria) and Actinomycetota (formerly Actinobacteria), alongside an increase in the relative abundance of specific genera such as(,).
evidence level3
citationCai Linyan (2026)
sourceGestational constipation and the gut microbiota: mechanisms, interventions, and implications for maternal and offspring health
topicResistant Starch Constipation Meta-Analysis
claimSpecific dietary components are associated with the abundance of certain bacterial taxa; intake of total fat and unsaturated fatty acids correlates withand, while protein intake is linked toand().
evidence level3
citationCai Linyan (2026)
sourceGestational constipation and the gut microbiota: mechanisms, interventions, and implications for maternal and offspring health
topicResistant Starch Constipation Meta-Analysis
claimObesity during pregnancy is associated with an increased abundance of Lachnospiraceae,, and, and levels ofshow positive correlations with maternal body mass index, fat mass, and serum triglycerides and insulin ().
evidence level3
citationCai Linyan (2026)
sourceGestational constipation and the gut microbiota: mechanisms, interventions, and implications for maternal and offspring health
topicResistant Starch Constipation Meta-Analysis
claim1 2 1 3 4 Pregnancy represents a profound physiological state characterized by a series of orchestrated adaptations designed to support fetal growth and development.
evidence level3
citationCai Linyan (2026)
sourceGestational constipation and the gut microbiota: mechanisms, interventions, and implications for maternal and offspring health
topicResistant Starch Constipation Meta-Analysis
claimThis condition significantly impacts patients’ quality of life, causing discomfort, abdominal pain, and reduced productivity, while also imposing substantial healthcare costs due to frequent medical consultations and ongoing treatment.
evidence level4
citationLi Rong (2025)
sourceRuminococcus bromii alleviates constipation by pullulanase-driven resistant starch degradation and microbiota modulation
topicResistant Starch Constipation Meta-Analysis
claimFiber supplementation, though beneficial for some, can lead to bloating and discomfort, while stimulant laxatives may result in dependency without addressing the underlying causes.
evidence level4
citationLi Rong (2025)
sourceRuminococcus bromii alleviates constipation by pullulanase-driven resistant starch degradation and microbiota modulation
topicResistant Starch Constipation Meta-Analysis
claimlactis Bacillus coagulans Bifidobacterium animalis Bacillus subtilis Enterococcus faecium Gut microbiota dysbiosis is associated with functional constipation.
evidence level4
citationLi Rong (2025)
sourceRuminococcus bromii alleviates constipation by pullulanase-driven resistant starch degradation and microbiota modulation
topicResistant Starch Constipation Meta-Analysis
claim1 2 3 4 5 6 , 7 Constipation is a prevalent global health concern, affecting an estimated 12–20% of the population worldwide, with increasing incidence in both developed and developing countries.
evidence level4
citationLi Rong (2025)
sourceRuminococcus bromii alleviates constipation by pullulanase-driven resistant starch degradation and microbiota modulation