Intake of okara soup for 2 weeks for breakfast improved defecation habits in young Japanese women with self‐reported constipation: A randomized, double‐blind, placebo‐controlled, intervention study

Okara is a byproduct of soymilk manufacturing and a rich source of protein and dietary fiber. We investigated whether okara intake improves the habit of defecation in young Japanese women ( n = 52) with self‐reported constipation. Subjects were categorized into placebo and test groups, who ingested soymilk (0.1 g fiber/meal) and okara (4.1 g fiber/meal) soups, respectively, every day for breakfast, for 2 weeks. Subjects’ body composition, bowel...