Many people who are suffer from constipation can be very dependent on the laxative to overcome their problems. The truth is rarely one has to take laxatives on a regular basis, let alone every day. On the contrary to many people think, laxatives can make even more severe constipation.

When taken in excess, laxative can throw vitamins and other nutrients needed before fully absorbed. Laxative also may cause expenditure of water, sodium, and potassium from our body. In addition, the habit of using laxatives tend to weaken the intestinal muscles and reduce the power function. Consequently, once you stop taking laxatives on a regular basis, constipation is not only reappeared but will be getting worse. Excessive usage of laxatives can cause lazy bowel syndrome. This condition makes the intestine fails to function properly because the intestine so dependent on laxatives to perform tasks of disposing the feces. Now, what can you do to overcome your constipation problem?

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