These may be of allopathic or synthetic origin. In addition, there are currently laxatives that mix the natural with the chemical.
The side effects are the same.
☑️ Exaggerated intestinal motility
☑️ Increased flatulence
☑️ Abdominal pain and colic
☑️Need to increase the dose, to obtain the same effect (adaptation)
☑️ Diarrhea
☑️ Slow bowel movement due to chronic use
☑️ Loss of vitamins A, D, E and minerals, due to malabsorption
☑️ Inflammation of the mucosa
✳️ Remember that constipation is just a symptom and not the cause. So taking laxatives are not the solution to the origin of the disease.
🤗Start a change in your lifestyle, which includes a diet high in fiber, from fruits and vegetables.🍉🍊🥑🥕🍒
🥛 Increase water consumption, as one of the causes of constipation is lack of fluid.
🚴⛹️ Exercise regularly, minimum 45 minutes. Helps bowel movement.
🧘 Perform activities to reduce stress, meditate, sing, dance etc.
Stress influences bowel movements.
🍟🍔🍨🍰 Eliminate sugars, processed foods, mecatos, as they contribute to cell inflammation and intestinal mucosa damage.