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EPISODE · Jun 1, 2026 · 14 MIN

Magnesium for Constipation: What the Science Actually Says

from The Gut Insiders · host Dr. Will Bulsiewicz

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If you’re constipated and someone told you to take magnesium, they were half right. Because the type of magnesium you take is the difference between actually going to the bathroom tomorrow morning — and wasting thirty dollars on a bottle that does nothing.Today we're going to settle this.The Anti-Inflammatory Masterclass. 7 weeks. We identify your inflammation phenotype, find your root cause, build your Anti-Inflammatory Life Plan, and more. If your labs are “normal” but you still feel terrible — this is for you. Learn more here: https://theguthealthmd.com/the-anti-inflammatory-masterclass/Dr. B's new book, "Plant Powered Plus," is available now: https://www.amazon.com/Plant-Powered-Plus-Activate-Inflammation/dp/B0FNDSR2C5Subscribe to The Gut Insiders wherever you get your podcasts:🍎 https://apple.co/4qqHK33🟢 https://bit.ly/4q93399Follow Dr. B on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theguthealthmd/Learn more about the evidence-based gut health formulas in 38TERA: https://38tera.com

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