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Kiwifruits, rye bread, and certain supplements may help with symptoms of chronic constipation, according to new evidence-based dietary guidelines. Magnesium oxide supplements showed the strongest ...

Fiber is a complex carbohydrate that the human body cannot digest. It has numerous health benefits. People usually get fiber from food but can also take fiber supplements. Fiber may also aid in weight ...

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Just about everyone gets, ahem, backed up—aka, constipation—occasionally. For many people, however, constipation can turn into a constant nightmare. Thankfully, a handy evidence-based guide out this ...

New guidelines on what to eat and drink if you have chronic (long-term) constipation have been making news in recent days. Much of the media coverage of the British Dietetic Association's guidelines ...

Eating several kiwi fruit a day can help relieve constipation and is a better starting point than worrying about a high-fibre diet, according to new guidance for doctors on the condition. The advice ...

Constipation isn’t anyone’s ideal state of digestive affairs. The bloating, distension and overall discomfort of a gastrointestinal slowdown are a combo you’d probably prefer to skip. But for most of ...

When a healthy diet isn’t enough, these supplements can help get things moving again. A healthy diet and hydration should be your first defense against constipation. When these aren’t enough, certain ...