Constipation affects over 4 million Americans. According to the Epidemiology of Constipation in the United States, it’s the most common digestive complaint.
If you’re constipated, it’ll look something like this:
- Less than 1-3 poops a day
- Straining to poop
- Feeling like you haven’t emptied after pooping
- Hard nuggets or lumpy poops
- Bloating, distended and hard stomach, or feeling like there’s a blockage
- Taking laxatives or other support to help you poop
And addressing constipation is really important. Because if you’re constipated, you’re not eliminating excess toxins, hormones, or unwanted pathogens. This can impact your gut health, digestion, hormone balance, and mood.
So if you’re looking to improve digestion or reduce symptoms, you have to address your poops first.
Chances are you’ve tried laxatives and fibre supplements – and to no avail. You’re probably at your wits end from the pain and discomfort. And that’s what I want to help you with today.
Magnesium: The Best Supplement to Help Relieve Constipation
My 10 Supplements for Better Digestion Masterclass is happening this Thursday, July 16 at 4pm PST. If you’re looking to improve your digestion, this is the perfect free resource for you. Save your seat!
BENEFITS OF MAGNESIUM
Magnesium is the fourth most abundant mineral in the body, and used in over 300 enzyme functions in the body. It’s stored mostly in the bones, muscle, and soft tissue. And is important for mood regulation, lowering inflammation, and muscle and nerve function. It also helps with energy regulation, blood sugar balance, and healthy digestion.
Because it can relax muscles and pull water to your bowels, it helps soften your poops and increase frequency. It’s the best supplement to help relieve constipation.
FORMS OF MAGNESIUM
You want a supplement that is easily absorbed and crosses the blood-brain barrier. The forms I recommend are magnesium bisglycinate, malate, or threonate.
The most poorly absorbed forms are magnesium citrate and iron oxide. I’d encourage you to avoid those ones.
HOW TO TAKE MAGNESIUM
This supplement can be taken any time of day, but I recommend you take it at lunch or dinner. It is a calming and relaxing supplement, so you don’t want to chill out too much first thing in the morning!
How much you need is completely individual. But if you find that you start pooping too much, or they become too loose, then you should cut back on your intake.
If you want to learn more, I’m diving deeper into magnesium and other supplements at my upcoming masterclass. Save your seat! 10 Supplements to Better Digestion Masterclass is this Thursday, July 16 at 4pm PST.