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A laxative is a product used to cause the elimination of feces. Laxatives are mostly consumed to treat constipation.

Certain stimulant, lubricant, and saline laxatives are used to evacuate the colon for rectal and intestinal examinations.

When we speak of constipation, it refers to the variation of the intestine, which consists in an excessive retention of water in the large intestine and the consequent hardening of the stool, which makes its elimination very difficult.

The foods act as natural laxatives that improve intestinal transit, preventing constipation. These foods that contribute to the good functioning of the intestine for its high fiber content we have:

  • Legumes, such as lentils, black beans, dried peas, red beans, beans and chickpeas.
  • Nuts and seeds, such as sunflower seeds, almonds, pistachios and pecans.

Among the drugs that are used as a laxative are:

DULCOLAX CONSTIPATION RELIEF LAXATIVE 5MG

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