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EPISODE · May 8, 2026 · 9 MIN

Stop Using These Laxatives (Ranked Best to Worst)

from As It Should be · host Ksenia Popova

Struggling with constipation? In this video, I rank the best laxatives for constipation (and the worst ones) based on effectiveness, safety, and long-term gut health.Learn which laxatives actually work, which ones create dependency, and what to avoid if you want to fix constipation without damaging your gut.👉 Download my free guide: How to Fix Constipation (Step-by-Step)https://gutrevival.satorihealth.co/pl...In this guide, we break down:🥇 TIER 1 – BEST LAXATIVES:• Magnesium (glycinate, citrate, oxide)• Prokinetics (motility support supplements)• Psyllium husk🥈 TIER 2:• Prunes & prune juice• Vitamin C (high dose)• MiraLAX⚠️ TIER 3 – USE WITH CAUTION:• Lactulose• Triphala🚨 TIER 4 – AVOID REGULAR USE:• Senna• Dulcolax / Bisacodyl• Castor oil (internal use)• Detox teas & colon cleansesIf you're dealing with chronic constipation, bloating, or slow gut motility, this video will help you understand:Which laxatives are safe long termWhat causes dependencyWhy stimulant laxatives can damage your gutWhy magnesium is one of the best natural laxativesHow to support natural bowel movements⚠️ Important:No laxative fixes the root cause. If you don’t address your gut health, constipation will keep coming back.Subscribe for science-backed gut health content on constipation, bloating, and digestion.#constipation #laxatives #guthealth #bloating #digestivehealth #ibs #constipationrelief 🕒 CHAPTERS00:00 Ranking laxatives best to worst00:30 Tier 1 (best laxatives)03:30 Magnesium explained06:00 Prokinetics07:30 Psyllium husk09:30 Tier 212:00 Prunes & vitamin C14:00 MiraLAX15:30 Tier 317:00 Lactulose & Triphala18:30 Tier 4 (avoid)20:00 Senna dangers22:00 Final takeaway

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