Many people, especially women, have problems with constipation or diarrhea, which can become more acute in certain seasons of the year -mainly in summer-, and in periods where copious and heavy meals are abundant. Given this scenario, two solutions are broadly proposed: the use of a natural laxative or a food supplement formulated from plants to regulate intestinal transit, also known as a natural intestinal regulator.
Alteration of the intestinal flora can cause both constipation and diarrhea. In this situation, many people look for an instant solutions for constipation or a natural laxative with very fast effect. These are drastic solutions that can harm our health; In this sense, it is more advisable to opt for a solution that allows us to regulate intestinal transit naturally.
In this article we are going to explain the features that differentiate each of these solutions for your constipation so that you can choose one or the other based on objective and scientifically based criteria.
Despite this, we remind you that this content is solely informative and not prescriptive. In all cases you should consult a doctor or a qualified professional in the field before choosing treatment to resolve your constipation.
What is a natural pharmacy laxative?
Natural laxatives sold in pharmacies are pharmaceutical products that incorporate natural ingredients – mainly plants – in their formulation, which relieve constipation. Some of these plants have a mild laxative action and can be effective as a treatment for functional constipation by facilitating the evacuation of stool.
It is important to distinguish natural laxatives from those that are not. These seconds can produce adverse effects in the patient, among them, they are very irritating and make our body dependent on their use. When we are faced with cases of chronic constipation, the ideal is to detect why it occurs and treat it from the root, helping us with ingredients that help us regulate our intestinal transit naturally and without “forcing” it to evacuate.
What is an intestinal regulator and how does it act to regulate intestinal transit?
The so-called intestinal transit regulators or, simply, intestinal regulators – prebiotics, probiotics and laxative intestinal regulators – are natural food supplements that aim to restore the balance and correct functioning of the intestine.
They are especially indicated in cases of chronic constipation problems and have a more progressive and gentle effect than laxatives. The formulation of intestinal transit regulating supplements can vary greatly depending on each manufacturing laboratory.
A regulator of intestinal transit helps to promote digestion, facilitate intestinal transit, normal intestinal function and regenerate beneficial intestinal flora. There are many ingredients capable of regulating our intestinal transit in a natural and effective way:
- Digestive enzymes: Improve digestive capacity in the short term
- Probiotic strains of human origin: They improve the balance of the microbiota and generate postbiotics.
- Sea buckthorn: Contributes to the functionality of the intestinal mucosa in addition to having a regenerative effect on the mucous membranes.
- Orange fiber: Increases motility and the size of the fecal bolus, promoting defecation.
- FOS: Improves the growth atmosphere of the microbiota and increases the frequency of peristaltic movements.
First of all: take care of yourself to have regular intestinal transit
Before considering taking a medication or dietary supplement, the first thing you should ask yourself is whether you follow an adequate diet and lead a healthy lifestyle. And, if you consider that your case may be serious, first consult your doctor and your trusted pharmacist so that they can advise you when choosing the best natural pharmacy laxative.
If the answer is no, forget laxatives and intestinal regulators and focus on eliminating unhealthy foods from your diet while incorporating:
- Foods rich in fiber, such as wheat bran, fruits and vegetables, and oats.
- Water: consume about 10 glasses of water a day
- Play sports regularly or, at the very least, walk.
As we always say, health and well-being is not about one thing but about an integral and holistic whole, so you have to take care of your mind, body and emotions.
