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Experts Recommend Kiwifruit and Rye for Constipation Relief

10/25/2025

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The British Dietetic Association reports that kiwifruit, rye bread, and prunes can effectively manage chronic constipation.
Guidelines developed by experts at King's College London emphasize evidence-based dietary interventions over traditional high-fiber diets and call for more robust studies.
Psyllium fiber and magnesium oxide are highlighted as beneficial, improving stool frequency and consistency.
Senna supplements showed no significant benefits.

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Story summary

The British Dietetic Association reports that kiwifruit, rye bread, and prunes can effectively manage chronic constipation.
Guidelines developed by experts at King's College London emphasize evidence-based dietary interventions over traditional high-fiber diets and call for more robust studies.
Psyllium fiber and magnesium oxide are highlighted as beneficial, improving stool frequency and consistency.
Senna supplements showed no significant benefits.