Question 1

is prune juice acidic?

Accepted Answer

Prunes are: Considered acidic.

Question 2

is prune juice safe for everyday?

Accepted Answer

Prune juice: 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 (cauliflower broccoli, cabbage) may be gassy. Daily use safe.

Question 3

what does prune juice to your innards?

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Mild laxative: Does nothing to youyr "innards".

Question 4

is prune juice o k for acid reflux?

Accepted Answer

Prune juice: Is used for helpung regularity and preventing constipation...It has non-absorbable particulates that facilitates evacuation.  It is unlikely to effect reflux or acid indigestion.  Ant-acids containing magnesium (mylanta, maalox) may have a laxative effect. Cimetidine is also commonly used over the counter. Check with your doctor if symptoms persist.

Question 5

why does prune juice give you the runs?

Accepted Answer

It can: If you drink a lot of prune juice it can give you lose stools. Other juices can do this too if you drink enough of them.

Question 6

how good is prune juice for constipation?

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Very good: Prune juice or prunes with plenty of water, better yet drink the prune juice warm.

Question 7

is prune juice better than most laxatives?

Accepted Answer

It works well: I don't know if prune juice has been compared "head to head" with other laxatives, but it works well. One time i prescribed 2 ounces / day for a patient that was constipated, and within a week the nursing home called back and asked if i could reduce the dose because it was working too well. Now, it doesn't always work, but it surely is a simple thing to try.

Question 8

drank prune juice with mold in it 6 ounces?

Accepted Answer

Probably fine: The HCl in your stomach will almost certainly destroy the test that was growing on the surface of the grape juice.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Yes!: Prune juice is great for gout!

Question 10

can prune juice work to relieve constipation?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Or prunes, drink plenty of water too.

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