Kiwifruit and Kiwifruit Extracts for Treatment of Constipation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Figure 3

Forest plots for kiwifruits product vs. placebo. (a) Weekly frequency of spontaneous bowel movements. (b) Daily frequency of spontaneous bowel movements. (c) Bristol stool chart score (higher number indicates softer stool; Weir 2018 is negative as they reversed the scale). (d) Abdominal pain (lower score indicates improved abdominal pain). (e) Straining (lower score indicates less straining). (f) Adverse events (only available for kiwifruits vs. placebo and include bloating).

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