Fiber adds bulk, supports regularity and should be the first step for constipation relief. Magnesium draws water into the intestines, softening stool and promoting bowel movements. Both nutrients can ...

Magnesium hydroxide, the main ingredient in the popular over-the-counter (OTC) laxative milk of magnesia, can be an effective remedy for occasional constipation. As a saline laxative, magnesium ...

There isn’t a one-size-fits-all answer for how often you should poop, but when it comes to what color your stool should be, expert consensus is much narrower. And deviations from it can be a cause for ...

There isn’t a one-size-fits-all answer for how often you should poop, but when it comes to what color your stool should be, expert consensus is much narrower. And deviations from it can be a cause for ...

Constipation is uncomfortable, but two nutrients can help ease your symptoms. Doctors say you should start with one first. Reviewed by Dietitian Alyssa Pike, RDN Fiber adds bulk, supports regularity ...