Evidence supporting the use of: Fruit & Vegetable Blend
For the health condition: Constipation (children)
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 3
Fruit & Vegetable Blends have traditionally been used to support digestive health and alleviate constipation in children. The rationale for this use is grounded in the high fiber content of fruits and vegetables, which is known to increase stool bulk and promote regular bowel movements. Traditional dietary recommendations for pediatric constipation often center on increasing the intake of fiber-rich foods, including a variety of fruits (such as prunes, pears, and apples) and vegetables. While there is robust evidence that whole fruits and vegetables can help prevent and treat constipation, there is less specific research on the efficacy of commercial "Fruit & Vegetable Blend" supplements or powders for this purpose in children.
Some small studies and clinical guidelines suggest that increasing dietary fiber from natural sources is beneficial for children with functional constipation. For example, a 2014 review in Pediatrics recommends dietary changes including higher fiber intake as a first-line intervention. However, the evidence supporting the use of processed blends or supplements, as opposed to whole foods, is limited. The benefit of such blends likely depends on their actual fiber content and the presence of other bioactive compounds retained from the original produce. In summary, while the tradition of using fruits and vegetables for constipation is well-established and supported by clinical guidelines, direct scientific validation for "Fruit & Vegetable Blends" as a supplement is moderate and largely extrapolated from studies on whole foods.
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2'-Fucosyllactosealoe vera
apple
apricot
bacillus coagulans
bamboo
basil
beet
myrobalan
bifidobacterium bifidum
bifidobacterium breve
bifidobacterium infantis
bifidobacterium lactis
bifidobacterium longum
bio ecolian (proprietary)
blackberry
blueberry
bасора
carrot
chamomile
chicory
cinnamon
citrus sinensis (proprietary)
coconut milk
Coptis chinensis
cowage seed
cucumber
turmeric
d-sorbitol
fennel
fiber blend (proprietary)
fructooligosaccharides (FOS)
fruit and vegetable blend (proprietary)
grape
green banana
guar gum
cellulose
Indian tinospora
inulin
isomalto-oligosaccharide
jujube
lactobacillus brevis
lactobacillus bulgaricus
lactobacillus gasseri
lactobacillus reuteri
lemon
mannitol
moringa
nettle
orange
pear
phellodendron amurense
pineapple
plum fruit
pomegranate
potato starch
prebiotic blend (proprietary)
prune
psyllium
pumpkin
raspberry
rhizome
slippery elm bark
sorbitol
spinach
streptococcus thermophilus
tomato
triphala
almond fruit
vegetable and fruit blend (proprietary)
seaweed
watermelon
squawvine
cascara sagrada
tangerine
atractylodes
papaya
mugwort
Indian bael
nut grass
alpinia galangal
anise
punarnava
blackboard tree
root tuber
dioscorea
dodder
sweet flag
polyphenols
senna
peach
indigo leaves
soursop
Agar
Anthraquinone
Ardisia
Amomum
Alexandrian senna
Aloin
Appleblossom Cassia
Asam gelugor
Asteracea
Arabinoxylan
Allium tuberosum
Amor seco
Atractylone
Black Seed
Bifidobacterium
Bifidobacterium adolescentis
Bidens pilosa
Broussonetia
Bishop's Weed
Belleric myrobalan
Bran
Bitter Grass
Bael
Butternut
black salt
Bifidobacterium animalis
Bee products
Bombax
Borassus Palm
Bacteria
Bifidobacteria
Bacillus
Bassia scoparia
Bottle gourd
Borneol
Coconut
Curry leaf
Cascaroside
Cactus
Cynomorium
Citrus
Cantaloupe
Cyclanthera pedata
Chenopodium
Curcuma
Cabbage
Chirata
Clostridium butyricum
Castor Oil
Celosia
Currant
Chondrus
Dianthrone
Date
Eclipta
Fig
Fiber
Galangal
Phosphate Salt
Rhubarb
Wheat
Zucchini
Other health conditions supported by Fruit & Vegetable Blend
Cancer (natural therapy for)Cancer (prevention)
Cardiovascular Disease
Cholesterol (high)
Circulation (poor)
Colds (general)
Constipation (adults)
Constipation (children)
Diabetes
Digestion (poor)
Fatigue
Hypertension
Inflammation
Memory and Brain Function
Metabolic Syndrome
Triglycerides (high)
Wounds and Sores