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Well i want to take stool softener because of my weight?
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Stool softener: let's do so if not is only required if you're constipated and has nothing whatsoever to do with your weight
Answered 7/31/2015
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Bad idea: Softer stool will do nothing to increase the rate of fat loss from the body. A healthy diet and exercise that creates a modest calorie deficit is a far more effective way to reduce fat.
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