Considering constipation is the most common GI (gastrointestinal) problem, and chronic constipation affects about 15 percent of the U.S. population, you’d think it’s something we’d all be talking about. But like other bathroom-related issues, it remains a bit of a hush-hush topic, leaving many people to rely on grandma’s advice to eat prunes or seek out uncomfortable (and often unhealthy) laxatives. But we’re here to tell you there are more natural ways to relieve constipation, including taking certain supplements.

What constitutes constipation?

Before we get into the best supplements to take for constipation, let’s first understand whether or not you’re truly suffering from the issue.

A common misconception is that you have to poop every day, but experts are quick to dispel this notion

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