{"id":3194,"date":"2019-11-14T15:39:34","date_gmt":"2019-11-14T15:39:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uni-vite.com\/microbiotic\/?p=3194"},"modified":"2021-09-27T06:44:57","modified_gmt":"2021-09-27T06:44:57","slug":"the-best-probiotic-strains-for-constipation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uni-vite.com\/microbiotic\/the-best-probiotic-strains-for-constipation\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Probiotic Strains for Constipation"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Best Probiotics for Constipation<\/strong><\/h1>\n

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Constipation is the most common digestive complaint in the Western world.<\/p>\n

The problem affects as many as 14% of the population<\/strong> \u00e2\u20ac\u201c so it may be uncomfortable and distressing, but you are not alone! And you do not have to tolerate it.<\/p>\n

For many, constipation is infrequent bowel movements \u00e2\u20ac\u201c 3 per week or less for a period of several weeks. For others, it is excessive straining or difficulty in passing stools or hard stools.<\/p>\n

Increasing numbers of people are taking a probiotic<\/strong>, because there is mounting evidence that these can work better and more safely than traditional remedies. Laxative use over time has been linked to side effects and safety concerns.<\/p>\n

But not all strains of probiotic are effective in treating constipation. So what does the research say are the best?<\/p>\n

This article was written by Colin Rose, a Senior Associate Member of the Royal Society of Medicine, who has been writing on science for 40 years.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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What causes chronic (ongoing) constipation<\/strong>?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Contrary to popular opinion, you can still suffer from constipation even if you eat fibre-rich foods, drink plenty of liquids and exercise, especially as you get older.<\/p>\n

The most common link is to a form of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)<\/strong>, where constipation may confusingly alternate between incidents of diarrhoea.<\/p>\n

Unfortunately, medical treatments themselves for other conditions can result in constipation \u00e2\u20ac\u201c including those used for depression<\/strong>, high blood pressure<\/strong>, pain relief<\/strong> (opioids, codeine, ibuprofen, aspirin), as well as diuretics<\/strong>, antacids<\/strong> and even some oral contraceptives<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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How do probiotics help in constipation?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

According to studies at the Harvard Medical School, citing work at Kings College, University of London, on a total of 1,182 patients<\/strong>, probiotics (especially multi-strain probiotics<\/a><\/strong><\/span> that included prebiotics) helped in constipation.<\/p>\n

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Probiotics:<\/p>\n