Constipation

Description

Constipation is a malady of the Digestive System that involves a reduction in the frequency of or hard Bowel movements.

Amino Acids

 Constipation may occur as a result of Arginine deficiency. 

Carbohydrates

 Cellulose may alleviate Constipation. 

 Chitosan may help to prevent Constipation. 

 Dietary Fiber may help to prevent and treat Constipation.  ^[1]

 Fructooligosaccharides (FOS) may alleviate Constipation.  ^[2]

 Galactooligosaccharides may alleviate Constipation.  ^[3]

 Glucomannan (3,000 - 4,000 mg per day) may alleviate Constipation.  ^[4]

 Guar Gum may alleviate Constipation.  ^[5]

 Hemicelluloses may alleviate Constipation. 

 Inulin may alleviate Constipation.  ^[6]

 Lactulose (as a Pharmaceutical Drug) is sometimes prescribed for the treatment of Constipation.(it functions as a laxative).

 Lignin may alleviate Constipation. 

 Methylcellulose may alleviate Constipation. 

 Psyllium may alleviate Constipation (by adding bulk to stools).  ^[7]

Lipids

 Propionic Acid may help to prevent Constipation (by enhancing muscular contractions in the Colon which produces a laxative effect).  ^[8]

Microorganisms

 Bacteria - Beneficial may alleviate Constipation:  ^[9]

 Lactobacillus acidophilus is of some benefit to 90% of Constipation patients.  ^[10]

 Lactobacillus plantarum may alleviate Constipation.  ^[11]

 Lactobacillus casei may alleviate Constipation.  ^[12]

 Lactobacillus reuteri may alleviate Constipation.  ^[13]

Minerals

 Constipation patients are often deficient in Calcium. 

 Constipation may occur as a result of Iron deficiency. 

 Magnesium Sulfate (Epsom Salts) is a good Laxative for Constipation:  ^[14]

 Magnesium Sulfate reduces the normal absorption of Water from the Intestine, thereby causing Bowel Movement.

 Chronic Constipation can occur as a result of Magnesium deficiency.

 Constipation patients are sometimes deficient in Potassium. 

 Constipation patients are sometimes deficient in Sodium. 

Neurotransmitters

 Acetylcholine is produced in the Intestines where its function is to enhance the process of , thereby helping to prevent Constipation.  ^[15]

Organic Acids

 Tartaric Acid may alleviate Constipation. 

Prescribed Medications

 Bethanecol Chloride alleviates Constipation (where Constipation is caused by impairment in the ability of Smooth Muscle in the Stomach and Intestines to contract (peristalsis)).

Sulfuric Compounds

 Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) (500 - 2,000 mg per day) may prevent and treat Constipation (especially Constipation in elderly persons).  ^[16]

Vitamins

 Folic Acid (high doses of up to 60 mg per day) may help to treat Constipation where Constipation is caused by Folic Acid deficiency.  ^[17]

 Inositol deficiency may cause Constipation.  ^[18]

 PABA (Para Aminobenzoic Acid) deficiency may cause Constipation.

 Constipation may occur as a result of Vitamin B1 deficiency.  ^[19]

 Vitamin B5 stimulates (and may thereby help to alleviate Constipation) and Constipation may occur as a result of Vitamin B5 deficiency.  ^[20]

 Vitamin C may alleviate Constipation:  ^[21]