Question 1

can i drink prune juice on an empty stomach/before a meal?

Accepted Answer

: Absolutely!  Prune juice is a very healthy drink.  There is no reason you can't drink it between meals, before meals, or during meals.

Question 2

does drinking prune juice cause bad breath?

Accepted Answer

May or may not: Bad breath (halitosis) is usually a multifactorial occurrence.  The most plausible cause is the luffy epithelial layer of the tongue, which can collect and hide millions of bacterias and chemicals, hence  the bad taste or odor.  Many foods and drinks can exacerbate such process. Other factors are accumulation of plaque &  tartar build up between the teeth & restorations, cavities, & sinus drainage.

Question 3

can you drink prune juice while taking warfarin?

Accepted Answer

Warfarin: prune juice ok in moderation

Question 4

can i drink prune juice while taking amitiza (lubiprostone)?

Accepted Answer

Yes: They should not interact. Just keep an eye on whether the combination works too well in which case you may get some diarrhea.

Question 5

if i drink prune juice, will if affect my baby when i breastfeed?

Accepted Answer

Nothing significant: There should be no significant effects on your breastfeeding baby from prune juice.  Congratulations on making the decision to breastfeed; you're doing the right thing for the baby and yourself.  Keep it up!

Question 6

can i drink a small glass of prune juice 6 days before a colonoscopy?

Accepted Answer

: Six days prior to the procedure you should be fine. The staff at your gastroenterologist's office will advise you regarding the procedure for the bowel prep the day before your colonoscopy.

Question 7

is prune juice safe for everyone to use for constipation? how much should i drink to help with constipation?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes it is safe.If too much cramps and diarrhea may occur.You need to see what amount works for you.

Question 8

i drink 16oz of prune juice everyday to regulate me. is this healthy to do? i read prunes have high concentration of acrylamide.

Accepted Answer

No verdict yet...: Looked that one up. Acrylamide apparently is in a ton of foods, including coffee, black olives &amp; lots of starchy foods. The WHO is collecting data on it, but as of now, there are no evidence-based conclusions regarding whether it is associated with an increased incidence of cancers of any kind. I read eons ago that there may actually be a decreased incidence of colon CA in heavy coffee drinkers...

Question 9

does prune juice really work well instead of using a laxative? if so, how much should a person drink each day to become 'regular'?

Accepted Answer

Maintaining: Regularity naturally involves doing what works for you. Lots of fresh leafy vegetables, and fruits with skins on (apple a day) and dried fruits like prunes and apricots work quite well. Increasing fiber (metamucil is one product). Many use MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol) as gentle and reliable. Prune juice alone can wortk for some. Cruciferous veggies (cauliflowerm broccoli, cabbage) may be gassy. Good luck.

Question 10

can i drink prune juice, while i have gout??

Accepted Answer

Yes!: Prune juice is great for gout!

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Can i drink a small glass of prune juice 6 days before a colonoscopy?

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Is prune juice safe for everyone to use for constipation? how much should i drink to help with constipation?

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I drink 16oz of prune juice everyday to regulate me. is this healthy to do? i read prunes have high concentration of acrylamide.

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Does prune juice really work well instead of using a laxative? if so, how much should a person drink each day to become 'regular'?

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Can i drink prune juice, while i have gout??

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