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Follow on Google News | Prunes Better Than Psyllium When it Comes to Treating ConstipationPrunes come out ahead of psyllium when it comes to treating constipation. Nutrients found in prunes. Other health benefits of eating this dried fruit.
By: Dr.Victor Marchione In a recent clinical trial conducted at the Department of Internal Medicine, University of Iowa, researchers tested the ability of prunes to relieve constipation. The prefaced the results of their study with the following comments: “…treatment of chronic constipation remains challenging with 50% of patients dissatisfied with [their] current therapy.” They go on to note that there is an unmet need for natural and safe alternatives in the treatment of constipation. The research team then set out to assess and compare the effects of dried plums to those of psyllium in patients with chronic constipation. Forty constipated patients were recruited for the trial. The participants were enrolled in an eight-week, single-blind, randomised cross-over study. They received either dried plums or psyllium for three weeks each, in a crossover trial with a one-week washout period. The participants kept a daily symptom and stool diary. The researchers found that the number of complete spontaneous bowel movements per week and stool consistency scores improved significantly with dried plums when compared to psyllium. They concluded that dried plums are safe, palatable and more effective than psyllium for the treatment of mild to moderate constipation, and should be considered as a first-line therapy. Not only are prunes great for treating constipation, but they are also good at fighting free radical damage to cells. Prunes contain high amounts of unique phytonutrients called “neochlorogenic” One more health benefit of prunes: they are a good source of potassium. Potassium helps to maintain normal blood pressure and heart function. And remember, you can always get more natural health advice, the latest alternative health breakthroughs and news, plus information about nutrition, alternative remedies and cures and doctors health advice, all free when you sign up for the Doctors Health Press e-Bulletin. Visit http://www.doctorshealthpress.com now to find out how to start your free subscription. The Snack That Makes You Smarter & 11 Other Brain-Boosting Super Foods FREE report reveals the foods that could help you maintain your healthy brain function and also could help you remember names and places easier. It will be like your mind has turned back the clock! Click here to get your FREE report. http://www.doctorshealthpress.com/ # # # Doctors Health Press has been providing thousands of readers with accurate and up-to-date free health advice and natural health breakthroughs through newsletters and health reports all geared to helping you live a longer, healthier and happier life. End
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