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Vegetable based laxatives are not necessarily safer than stimulant laxatives. It depends on the type of vegetable/ plants, the health condition of your intestines, and how long you plan on using the laxatives.
Vegetable based laxatives can be fiber and bulk forming laxatives, which works by absorbing the water in the colon, increasing the volume of the stool, which increases peristaltic movement of large intestine. The side effects of this kind of laxative is the decrease of intestinal absorption of many drugs (ex. coumarin), some people can be allergic to plant gums, and others can have flatulence and borborygmi.
Yet another type of vegetable based laxatives are stimulant laxatives. These include the plans senna, cascara, rhubarb and aloe. These laxatives work by promoting accumulation of water and electrolyte in intestine. They are highly irritating to intestinal wall.
Bisacodyl (Ducolax) is another type of stimulant laxative. They stimulate the intestinal muscle to contract, and are available by mouth or as a suppository. Bisacodyl may cause impaired sodium absorption, damage to myenteric plexus, cause abdominal cramps, electrolyte and acid-base disorder, and atonic colon. They are NOT recommended for chronic use, even short term use can have more toxicity than osmotic laxatives.
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Does ex-lax maximum strength stimulant laxative also contain stool softener?
Generally laxatives do not contain stool softening agents. Laxatives tend to have a much faster onset than stool softeners, which can take up to 3 days to take effect, depending on your water intake. While stool softeners are much safer for you digestive system, laxatives provide much faster (though more discomforting) results.
Are there health risks in using laxatives for weight loss?
Harmful effects of misusing laxatives generally occur when you ingested in more than or longer than recommended dosage. Side effects include nausea, stomach cramps, vomiting, diarrhea, fainting, rectal bleeding, electrolyte disorder and dehydration. In worst case scenarios, even death. It was also reported that excessiveness use of these stimulant laxatives cause severe constipation and pain for very long periods.
Can yohimbe be used for weight loss?
Some alternative health practitioners believe it is more effective and safer than the stimulant ephedra (also known as ma huang) in achieving weight loss.
If a laxative is taken and not needed is it dangerous?
Yes. Frequent use of laxatives will prevent the body from absorbing the nutrients it needs, and can lead to long-term gastrointestinal problems. Use of laxatives for other than short-term needs can be indicative of emotional issues that need attention from a mental health professional.
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