Probiotics and synbiotics in chronic constipation in adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Authors: van der Schoot, Alice, Helander, Carina, Whelan, Kevin, Dimidi, Eirini

Source: In Clinical Nutrition December 2022 41(12):2759-2777

The impact of almonds and almond processing on gastrointestinal physiology, luminal microbiology, and gastrointestinal symptoms: a randomized controlled trial and mastication study

Authors: Creedon, Alice C ¹, Dimidi, Eirini ¹, Hung, Estella S ¹, Rossi, Megan ¹, Probert, Christopher ², Grassby, Terri ³, Miguens-Blanco, Jesus ⁴, Marchesi, Julian R ⁴, Scott, S Mark ⁵, Berry, Sarah E ¹, Whelan, Kevin ^{1, *}

Source: In The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition December 2022 116(6):1790-1804

The Effect of Fiber Supplementation on Chronic Constipation in Adults: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

Authors: van der Schoot, Alice, Drysdale, Candice, Whelan, Kevin, Dimidi, Eirini ^*

Source: In The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition October 2022 116(4):953-969

Optimizing educational methods for the low FODMAP diet in disorders of gut–brain interaction: A feasibility randomized controlled trial.

Authors: Dimidi, Eirini¹ (AUTHOR), McArthur, Alastair James¹ (AUTHOR), White, Rachel¹ (AUTHOR), Whelan, Kevin¹ (AUTHOR), Lomer, Miranda C. E.^1,2 (AUTHOR) miranda.lomer@kcl.ac.uk

Source: Neurogastroenterology & Motility. Oct2023, Vol. 35 Issue 10, p1-17. 17p.

Subject Terms: *LOW-FODMAP diet, *FOOD consumption, *DIETITIANS, *CLINICAL trials, *IRRITABLE colon

Predictors of adherence to a gluten-free diet in celiac disease: Do knowledge, attitudes, experiences, symptoms, and quality of life play a role?

Authors: Dimidi, Eirini, Kabir, Bonita, Singh, Jaspreet, Ageridou, Aikaterini, Foster, Charlotte, Ciclitira, Paul, Dubois, Patrick, Whelan, Kevin

Source: In Nutrition October 2021 90

Fruits and their impact on the gut microbiota, gut motility and constipation

Authors: Katsirma, Zoi, Dimidi, Eirini, Rodriguez-Mateos, Ana, Whelan, Kevin

Source: Food & function. 12(19):8850-8866

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Probiotic use is common in constipation, but only a minority of general and specialist doctors recommend them and consider there to be an evidence base

Authors: Dimidi, Eirini, Cox, Camilla, Scott, Stephen Mark, Whelan, Kevin

Source: In Nutrition May 2019 61:157-163

Prebiotics in irritable bowel syndrome and other functional bowel disorders in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Authors: Wilson, Bridgette, Rossi, Megan, Dimidi, Eirini, Whelan, Kevin ^*

Source: In The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition April 2019 109(4):1098-1111

β-Hydroxy-β-methylbutyrate and its impact on skeletal muscle mass and physical function in clinical practice: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Authors: Bear, Danielle E ^*, Langan, Anne, Dimidi, Eirini, Wandrag, Liesl, Harridge, Stephen D R, Hart, Nicholas, Connolly, Bronwen, Whelan, Kevin

Source: In The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition April 2019 109(4):1119-1132

Randomised clinical trial: Bifidobacterium lactis NCC2818 probiotic vs placebo, and impact on gut transit time, symptoms, and gut microbiology in chronic constipation

Authors: Dimidi, Eirini, Zdanaviciene, Ausra, Christodoulides, Stephanos, Taheri, Shiva, Louis, Petra, Duncan, Peter I., Emami, Nashmil, Crabbé, Rafael, De Castro, C. Antonio, McLean, Peter, Bergonzelli, Gabriela E., Whelan, Kevin, Mark Scott, S.

Source: Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics. 49(3):251-264

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Long‐term personalized low FODMAP diet improves symptoms and maintains luminal Bifidobacteria abundance in irritable bowel syndrome

Authors: Staudacher, Heidi M., Rossi, Megan, Kaminski, Thomas, Dimidi, Eirini, Ralph, Frances S. E., Wilson, Bridgette, Martin, Lee D., Louis, Petra, Lomer, Miranda C.E, Irving, Peter M., Whelan, Kevin

Source: Neurogastroenterology & motility. 34(4)

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Mechanisms of Action of Probiotics and the Gastrointestinal Microbiota on Gut Motility and Constipation

Authors: Dimidi, Eirini, Christodoulides, Stephanos, Scott, S Mark, Whelan, Kevin ^*

Source: In Advances in Nutrition May 2017 8(3):484-494

Systematic review and meta‐analysis: Foods, drinks and diets and their effect on chronic constipation in adults.

Authors: Van Der Schoot, Alice, Katsirma, Zoi, Whelan, Kevin, Dimidi, Eirini

Source: Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics; Jan2024, Vol. 59 Issue 2, p157-174, 18p

Subject Terms: KIWIFRUIT, CONSTIPATION, DIET, QUALITY of life, ADULTS, FRUIT

Chronic constipation in adults: Contemporary perspectives and clinical challenges. 2: Conservative, behavioural, medical and surgical treatment

Authors: Corsetti, Maura, Brown, Steven, Chiarioni, Giuseppe, Dimidi, Eirini, Dudding, Thomas, Emmanuel, Anton, Fox, Mark, Ford, Alexander C., Giordano, Pasquale, Grossi, Ugo, Henderson, Michelle, Knowles, Charles H., O'Connell, P. Ronan, Quigley, Eamonn M. M., Simren, Magnus, Spiller, Robin, Whelan, Kevin, Whitehead, William E., Williams, Andrew B., Scott, S. Mark

Source: Neurogastroenterology & motility. 33(7)

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Chronic constipation in adults: Contemporary perspectives and clinical challenges. 1: Epidemiology, diagnosis, clinical associations, pathophysiology and investigation

Authors: Scott, S. Mark, Simrén, Magnus, Farmer, Adam D., Dinning, Philip G., Carrington, Emma V., Benninga, Marc A., Burgell, Rebecca E., Dimidi, Eirini, Fikree, Asma, Ford, Alexander C., Fox, Mark, Hoad, Caroline L., Knowles, Charles H., Krogh, Klaus, Nugent, Karen, Remes‐Troche, Jose Maria, Whelan, Kevin, Corsetti, Maura

Source: Neurogastroenterology & motility. 33(6)

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Irritable bowel syndrome and diet: where are we in 2018?

Authors: Dimidi, Eirini, Rossi, Megan, Whelan, Kevin

Source: Current opinion in clinical nutrition and metabolic care. 20(6):456-463

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The effect of probiotics on functional constipation in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Authors: Dimidi, Eirini, Christodoulides, Stephanos, Fragkos, Konstantinos C, Scott, S Mark, Whelan, Kevin

Source: In The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition October 2014 100(4):1075-1084

Food supplements and diet as treatment options in irritable bowel syndrome.

Authors: Dimidi, Eirini¹ (AUTHOR) eirini.dimidi@kcl.ac.uk, Whelan, Kevin¹ (AUTHOR)

Source: Neurogastroenterology & Motility. Aug2020, Vol. 32 Issue 8, p1-7. 7p.

Subject Terms: *IRRITABLE colon, *DIETARY supplements, *FUNCTIONAL colonic diseases, *LOW-FODMAP diet, *DIET therapy, *ALOE vera

The effect of food, vitamin, or mineral supplements on chronic constipation in adults: A systematic review and meta‐analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Authors: van der Schoot, Alice, Creedon, Alice, Whelan, Kevin, Dimidi, Eirini

Source: Neurogastroenterology & Motility; Nov2023, Vol. 35 Issue 11, p1-15, 15p

Subject Terms: MINERAL supplements, RANDOMIZED controlled trials, CONSTIPATION, DIETARY supplements, JUJUBE (Plant), ENEMA, HYPNOTHERAPY

Gut Symptoms during FODMAP Restriction and Symptom Response to Food Challenges during FODMAP Reintroduction: A Real-World Evaluation in 21,462 Participants Using a Mobile Application.

Authors: Dimidi, Eirini, Belogianni, Katerina, Whelan, Kevin, Lomer, Miranda C. E.

Source: Nutrients; Jun2023, Vol. 15 Issue 12, p2683, 18p