10 Constipation Home Remedies
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Constipation Home Remedy #10: Prunes
Prunes refer to dried plums. However, the term cannot be applied to the fresh fruit itself. Prunes and prune juice are often touted as a natural remedy for constipation as it not only contains fiber. Prunes also contain a natural laxative known as sorbitol. Many studies have shown that prunes can be more effective than fiber.
To be effective, it is estimated that approximately 50 grams of prunes should be consumed twice a day. However, patients who experience constipation due to underlying irritable bowel syndrome should avoid prunes as it contains sugar alcohols and should be excluded as part of the low FODMAP diet.
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