“Several dried fruits are known to help with constipation, but the most well-known are prunes,” says Rabia de Latour, M.D., a ...

Known for its pale yellow hue and thick consistency, it contains ricinoleic acid, a fatty acid responsible for its potent laxative effect. Historically, it has been used in Ayurvedic, traditional ...

(But "free" doesn’t mean unlimited amounts; some artificially sweetened items can have a laxative effect if over-consumed.) Research from the University of Rhode Island showed that people who ...

Being mindful of medications that commonly cause constipation as a side effect, including certain pain relievers, antacids containing calcium or aluminum, iron supplements, and some ...