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Mechanisms Underlying the Interaction Between Chronic Neurological Disorders and Microbial Metabolites via Tea Polyphenols Therapeutics

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Moringa-Fu brick tea extract attenuated high-fat diet-induced obesity via modulating bile acid metabolism and gut microbiota in rats

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Study on Anti-Constipation Effects of Hemerocallis citrina Baroni through a Novel Strategy of Network Pharmacology Screening

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Junshanyinzhen tea extract prevents obesity by regulating gut microbiota and metabolic endotoxemia in high-fat diet fed rats

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Aged black tea alleviates constipation in mice by modulating intestinal neurotransmitters and decreasing AQP3 and AQP9 expression

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Hemp seeds attenuate loperamide-induced constipation in mice

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The Anti-Constipation Effects of Raffino-Oligosaccharide on Gut Function in Mice Using Neurotransmitter Analyses, 16S rRNA Sequencing and Targeted Screening

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Restore intestinal steady-state: new advances in the clinical management of chemotherapy-associated diarrhea and constipation

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Dietary inulin alleviated constipation induced depression and anxiety-like behaviors: Involvement of gut microbiota and microbial metabolite short-chain fatty acid

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Roles and regulation of Aquaporin-3 in maintaining the gut health: an updated review

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Theaflavin-3,3′-digallate (TF3) attenuated constipation by promoting gastrointestinal motility and modulating the gut microbiota: A comparative study of TF3 and the anti-constipation drug mosapride in mice

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The effect of coffee/caffeine on postoperative ileus following elective colorectal surgery: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

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Yellow tea: more than turning green leaves to yellow

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Defatted hempseed meal altered the metabolic profile of fermented yogurt and enhanced the ability to alleviate constipation in rats

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The Particle Size of Wheat Bran Dietary Fiber Influences Its Improvement Effects on Constipation

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A review of natural plant extracts in beverages: Extraction process, nutritional function, and safety evaluation

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A Combination of Xyloglucan, Pea Protein and Chia Seed Ameliorates Intestinal Barrier Integrity and Mucosa Functionality in a Rat Model of Constipation-Predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome

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Analysis of the effects of β-mannanase on immune function and intestinal flora in broilers fed the low energy diet based on 16S rRNA sequencing and metagenomic sequencing

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Melatonin Mitigates Oxazolone-Induced Colitis in Microbiota-Dependent Manner

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Effect of honey-aloe paste on alleviating loperamide-induced constipation, in relation to regulation on gastrointestinal function and intestinal microenvironment

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Characterization of Roasting Time on Sensory Quality, Color, Taste, and Nonvolatile Compounds of Yuan An Yellow Tea

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Semen Pruni oil attenuates loperamide-induced constipation in mice by regulating neurotransmitters, oxidative stress and inflammatory response

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Safflower dietary fiber alleviates functional constipation in rats via regulating gut microbiota and metabolism

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Wheat peptides with different hydrolysis degree have similar relief effect in constipated mice

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Passion fruit peel fermentation extract and its active component kaempferol alleviate constipation and hemorrhoids in mice by downregulating ESR1 and PI3K/Akt pathways

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Alleviation of loperamide‐induced constipation with sticky rice fermented huangjiu by the regulation of serum neurotransmitters and gut microbiota

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Fu Brick Tea Alleviates Constipation via Regulating the Aquaporins-Mediated Water Transport System in Association with Gut Microbiota

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The impact of dioctyl phthalate exposure on multiple organ systems and gut microbiota in mice

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Consumption of Wheat Peptides Improves Functional Constipation: A Translational Study in Humans and Mice

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