Lactulose
China [CN] Lactulose is an artificially synthesized disaccharide. After consumption, it directly reaches the colon in its original form and is decomposed by the flora in the colon into organic acids, causing the pH value in the intestinal tract to drop. The organic acids are not absorbed in the colon, resulting in an increase in the osmotic pressure within the colon. As a result, a large amount of water from outside the colon lumen is absorbed into the colon lumen, thereby increasing the water content and volume of the colon contents. Stimulate intestinal peristalsis, promoting defecation while regulating the physiological rhythm of the colon. Therefore, lactulose is a penetrating laxative that is harmless to the human body and is widely used for constipation in various groups of people. As a prebiotic, it can also promote the growth of beneficial bacteria such as Bifidobacterium, inhibit the growth of pathogenic bacteria like Salmonella, restore the intestinal flora homeostasis of constipation patients, and thereby improve intestinal motility function.
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