WHAT IS KNOWN
Chronic constipation, chronic constipation

✓ Chronic constipation increases with age.✓ Conventional laxatives have many side effects, and when used continuously, they become resistant, and their effects are diminished.✓ Previous studies have reported the efficacy of probiotics for chronic constipation and have fewer side effects.✓ Few reports exist regarding the therapeutic effects of probiotics on chronic constipation in elderly individuals.