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New Guidelines Recommend Kiwifruit for Chronic Constipation Relief

10/14/2025

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The British Dietetic Association published new guidelines to manage chronic constipation, developed by King’s College London researchers, affecting about 16% of adults globally.
The guidelines emphasize kiwifruit, rye bread, psyllium, magnesium oxide, and certain probiotics as effective options.
Eating 2-3 kiwifruit daily for at least four weeks can improve bowel movement frequency, and the report notes a need for more research while aiming to empower people to manage symptoms.

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The British Dietetic Association published new guidelines to manage chronic constipation, developed by King’s College London researchers, affecting about 16% of adults globally.
The guidelines emphasize kiwifruit, rye bread, psyllium, magnesium oxide, and certain probiotics as effective options.
Eating 2-3 kiwifruit daily for at least four weeks can improve bowel movement frequency, and the report notes a need for more research while aiming to empower people to manage symptoms.