04:55 PM Sunday 07 January 2024
Written by: Yasmine Al-Sawy:
Doctors usually advise taking laxative medications to get rid of constipation in a few minutes, but is it possible to eat alternative and quick food with the same effectiveness as medications?
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In the following lines, Al-Consulto reviews a light food that contributes to treating constipation quickly and very effectively, according to the “Medical News Today” website.
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Prunes to treat constipation quickly
It is known that prunes work as a natural remedy for constipation, because prunes themselves are the easiest and quickest natural solution to move the intestines.
Plums and prunes contain sorbitol, a sugar alcohol that has a laxative effect just as effective as laxatives.
Some studies have shown that prunes may be more effective than fibers such as psyllium, and thus contribute to treating constipation as quickly as possible.
How many pieces should you eat?
The effective dose to get rid of constipation quickly may be about 50 grams, or 7 medium-sized prunes, twice a day, taking care to increase the amount of water and fiber consumed each day.
People with irritable bowel syndrome may want to avoid eating prunes, because sugar alcohols contain a high percentage of FODMAPs, which cause colon irritation and uncomfortable symptoms.
How to eat prunes
Prunes can be eaten as they are or added to oatmeal, yogurt, fruit salad, etc.
2024-01-07 16:31:01
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