10 Natural Laxatives
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Laxative #6: Olive Oil
Olive oil is obtained from pressing whole olives. Olive oil can be used for cooking, salad dressing, pharmaceuticals, soaps, fuel for traditional oil lamps, cosmetics, and used in some religions. The consumption of olive oil has also been thought to improve cardiovascular health by reducing the risk of coronary heart disease. There is also some evidence that it also decreases the risk of breast cancer and type 2 diabetes.
Some research has suggested that olive oil can be effective as a natural laxative to help relieve constipation. Olive oil functions as a lubricant laxative and provides a coating in the rectum to allow easier passage of stools and the stimulation of the intestines to increase intestinal transit times.
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