SUPPLEMENTARY FIGURE S2 A total of 688 patients were registered, and 45 patients were excluded
What to track Keep a simple daily log that records bowel movement frequency (how many per day), stool consistency (use the Bristol Stool Scale, aiming for Type 3 or 4), ease of passage (straining versus comfortable), abdominal symptoms (bloating, cramping, gas), water intake (in ounces), fiber intake (approximate grams), exercise (type and duration), and any supplements or laxatives used
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The ultimate pathways whereby these molecular changes may translate into changes in body weight and metabolic (dys)function are yet to be fully disclosed, but alterations in the hypothalamic proteome involved in inflammatory and apoptotic processes, as well as in autophagy and vesicular trafficking, may play a role
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