Abstract
The effects of oral administration of enteric capsules containing Bifidobacterium longum JBL01, Lactobacillus gasseri JLG01 and Enterococcus faecium JEF01 in Bifina R on fecal properties were examined in healthy volunteers (32 men and 62 women, average age 35.4 years). A significant increase in the defecation frequency was observed in the constipated volunteer group whose initial defecation frequency was five or less times per week. In addition, the defecation quantity was increased in the constipated volunteer group. Also, the increase in the defecation quantity was observed in the not-constipated volunteer group whose initial defecation frequency was more than five times per week. An improvement in the fecal shape, a change in the fecal color from dark to light color were observed after the administration in all groups. These results demonstrated that an intake of Bifina R was effective to improve intestinal properties.
