Probiotics for Constipation

Constipation affects millions of people of all ages worldwide every year. Fortunately, there is a science-backed natural option for helping to alleviate constipation — probiotics!

Understanding Constipation

Constipation is a common digestive issue characterized by infrequent bowel movements, difficulty passing stools, and often, hard or dry stools. Constipation can be caused by a variety of factors including some of the following:

Low Fiber Intake: Diets low in fiber can lead to sluggish bowel movements.
Imbalance in Gut Microbiota: The trillions of bacteria residing in our gut, collectively known as the gut microbiome, play a crucial role in digestion and overall health. An imbalance in these bacteria can contribute to digestive issues, including constipation.
Dehydration: Insufficient water intake can result in hard stools that are difficult to pass.
Lack of Physical Activity: Exercise stimulates bowel movements and promotes regularity.
Certain Medications: Some medications, such as certain antidepressants and certain painkillers, can cause constipation as a side effect.

How Probiotics Can Help Relieve Constipation

Probiotics may assist in correcting bacterial imbalances that are likely the root cause of many instances of constipation. These beneficial microbes function to enhance your gut environment by engaging with both your immune system and your beneficial existing bacteria.

Scientific Evidence

Studies indicate that the beneficial bacteria found in probiotic supplements can be effective in managing chronic constipation. Multiple meta-analyses and systematic reviews, which are the gold standard in scientific evidence, thoroughly examined the existing research on probiotics for constipation. The consensus from the research shows that probiotics decrease gut transit time and can bolster stool frequency.

The benefits from probiotics in these studies include the following:

Improvement in intestinal transit time
Enhanced stool consistency
Significant improvement in stool frequency
Facilitation of more complete bowel movements
Alleviation of bloating
Reduction in abdominal discomfort

Take Flourish Probiotics for Constipation and Much More!

Certainly, everyone deserves to live a life not burdened by constipation. When looking at research for probiotics increasing stool frequency, multi-strain probiotics were often more effective than single-strain probiotics at improving stool consistency, increasing stool frequency, and reducing bloating.

Each bottle of Flourish living liquid probiotics contains a wide range of living bacteria. Both Flourish Original and Flourish Junior contain 11 diverse strains of probiotics from 5 unique families. Flourish is delivered fresh in its natural liquid form and never freeze-dried into capsules. This hearty liquid retains all the nutrients, beneficial metabolites, short-chain fatty acids, bioactive peptides, amino acids, enzymes, and minerals. All of these traits help Flourish make its way safely through the stomach to your colon so it can get to work!

The content in this article is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Written by Kelsy Armstrong, Entegro Health