Gut doctor reveals surprising fruit that relieves constipation 'as effectively as laxatives' - could also help protect against colon cancer
Gut doctor reveals surprising fruit that relieves constipation 'as effectively as laxatives' - could also help protect against colon cancer
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It's no secret that prunes can help to get a sluggish system moving again. But there's another, lesser-known fruit that may be just as effective, if not more so, according a top digestive health doctor. One kiwi could relieve constipation almost instantly, said Dr Karan Rajan, a London-based gastrointestinal (GI) surgeon and social media star.
Dr Rajan took to TikTok to tell his 5.3million followers of the four foods that are scientifically proven to improve your gut health. Top of the list is the kiwifruit, which according to Dr Rajan, is rich in soluble fibre. This is the type of fibre which attracts water to form a gel in the gut, making stools softer and increasing frequency of bowel movements.
In high doses, you get all the constipation relief of laxatives 'without the associated sie effects,' said Dr Rajan. Other foods that are high in soluble fibre include figs, avocados, flax seeds and apples. Gut health foods to improve your gut microbiome! (According to research and a GI surgeon!).
Some one in seven adults and up to one in every three children in the UK suffer with constipation at one time or another. While suffering the problem now and then is harmless, frequent constipation is thought to be linked to an increased risk of bowel cancer.
