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Will probiotics help with constipation?
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Should not: Probiotics should not help regular your bowel. In contrast, beside laxatives, taking more fibers would help.
Answered 7/29/2020
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Some strains tend to: There are many strains of probiotics. Research shows some strains can help constipation:http://bit.Ly/1dpcmvs i recommend probiotics to patients with constipation. If one type doesn't help try another. Diet & exercise can help too. Many with constipation have magnesium deficiency, hypothyroidism &/or intestinal candidiasis. See http://huff.To/15mbzao, http://bit.Ly/1dpai09 & http://bit.Ly/14aneey.
Answered 9/18/2013
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