Relationship: Constipation (adults) and Chinese Cabbage

Evidence supporting the use of: Chinese Cabbage
For the health condition: Constipation (adults)

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Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 2

Chinese cabbage (Brassica rapa subsp. pekinensis), like many leafy green vegetables, is a source of dietary fiber. Scientific evidence suggests that increasing dietary fiber intake can help alleviate constipation by adding bulk to stools, improving stool consistency, and stimulating bowel movements. Most of the evidence supporting Chinese cabbage for constipation specifically is extrapolated from general research on high-fiber vegetables rather than studies focused solely on Chinese cabbage itself.

Several observational and intervention studies have found that diets rich in vegetables (including cabbage varieties) are associated with improved bowel regularity and reduced risk of constipation. The fiber in Chinese cabbage is primarily insoluble, which is effective for promoting peristalsis and bowel motility. However, direct clinical trials examining the effect of Chinese cabbage alone on constipation in adults are lacking; most recommendations are based on its known fiber content and its traditional use as part of a vegetable-rich diet.

In summary, while there is a plausible scientific rationale and indirect evidence supporting the use of Chinese cabbage for constipation due to its fiber content, direct high-quality clinical studies on this specific vegetable are limited. Therefore, the evidence rating is moderate (2/5), mostly grounded in general fiber research rather than studies on Chinese cabbage specifically.

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