{"id":2253,"date":"2020-04-17T11:35:55","date_gmt":"2020-04-17T11:35:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.veganfriendly.org.uk\/?post_type=health&p=2253"},"modified":"2020-05-21T15:53:58","modified_gmt":"2020-05-21T15:53:58","slug":"natural-laxatives","status":"publish","type":"health","link":"https:\/\/www.veganfriendly.org.uk\/health-fitness\/natural-laxatives\/","title":{"rendered":"Natural Laxatives"},"content":{"rendered":"
Constipation can be a real pain in the bum (or the bowel for that matter), but if you need to get things moving, the good news is that there are plenty of natural laxatives available to help. And, what\u2019s more, the vast majority of these laxatives are vegan friendly (given that most come from plants) and readily available. Indeed many are already vegan staples, so hopefully you don\u2019t have constipation anyway and are just enquiring for a troubled friend!<\/p>\n
In this article, we will explain what laxatives are, why and when they are needed, and run through the various categories of laxatives available, focussing on those that are natural and readily available in most supermarkets.<\/p>\n
Scroll down the article for more information about the types of laxatives and when they are required. But if you already know your bulk-formers from your stool-softeners and you just want to find the best natural laxative options to relieve your constipation, let\u2019s get straight to the point. Here are the best (vegan-friendly) natural laxatives there are.<\/p>\n
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In the table below are some great options to avoid or cure constipation. Note that when it comes to the fibre content of foods, the value per 100g isn\u2019t all-important but is used here for direct comparison. Whilst a standard serving of fruit or bread might be around 80g, for nuts and seeds, it is likely to be far lower, offsetting the fact that these items often have more fibre per 100g.<\/p>\n