It’s true that punes and prune juice really do help you go, and could even be better at getting things moving than psyllium husk.
That’s because they’re high in a sugar alcohol called sorbitol, which draws water into your colon and softens the stool. The added pressure it places on your bowels encourages motion, too.
Prunes have a lot of gut-friendly fibre, though the drink doesn’t.
But if you don’t like the dried plums or are looking for a little variety...
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