Evidence supporting the use of: Vegetable (unspecified)
For the health condition: Constipation (children)
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 3
Vegetables, while unspecified in this context, have traditionally been used to manage constipation in children due to their high dietary fiber content. Historically, various medical and nutritional guidelines have recommended increasing the intake of vegetables for children experiencing constipation. The fiber found in vegetables adds bulk to stools and can help promote regular bowel movements. This recommendation is rooted in longstanding dietary practices and clinical observations rather than controlled scientific trials on "vegetable (unspecified)" as a single intervention.
While there is strong scientific support for dietary fiber (including that from vegetables) in the prevention and management of constipation, specific clinical trials isolating "vegetable (unspecified)" as the sole intervention in children are limited. Most guidelines, such as those from the American Academy of Pediatrics and the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), base their recommendations on broader studies of dietary fiber intake and its positive effects on bowel regularity. Therefore, the use of vegetables for constipation in children is backed by a blend of traditional use and moderate scientific evidence supporting fiber-rich diets in general.
In summary, the recommendation is primarily traditional, supported by a reasonable body of evidence for fiber’s role in digestive health, though not specific to "vegetable (unspecified)." The evidence rating reflects this context.
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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 Vegetable (unspecified)
AnemiaCancer (prevention)
Cardiovascular Disease
Cholesterol (high)
Colds (prevention)
Constipation (adults)
Constipation (children)