Effect Of Yacon (Smallanthus Sonchifolius) On Colonic Transit Time In Healthy Volunteers
| Effect | Increase |
| Trial Design | Double blind |
| Trial Length | 1-2 Weeks |
| Number of Subjects | 16 |
| Sex | Both Genders |
| Age Range | 18-29, 30-44 |
| Body Types | Average |
Two weeks supplementation of 20g yacon syrup (6.4g of fructooligosaccharides per day) in otherwise healthy persons was able to reduce intestinal transit time to 64% of baseline associated with a mild increase in daily stool frequency (1.1 to 1.3) and stool moisture. Side-effect of bloating was not detectable.
