Prunes and CONSTIPATION

[@haitolawrence5986]

I was badly constipated for over a week and tried four over the counter laxative options with poor results. Today I drank a class of prune nectar (juice) and within two hours I was getting relief without much discomfort. Just make sure you're near the bathroom! Prunes are a miracle food and I plan to take some everyday from now on to maintain regularity.

[@alarosey146]

Same here 1000%, they don't teach about prunes in school

[@Scorpio_1974]

I agree pure Prune Juice...4oz or 8oz

[@herodotus1601]

does it help in softening the hard stool ? I'm suffering from this problem

[@Scorpio_1974]

@@herodotus1601 Drink pure prune juice 4oz if more then 8oz should work within an hour...

[@romeored901]

​@@herodotus1601 Yes it does.

[@mark8532]

After yrs of taking meds to use the restroom, if no medication I only go every 4 to 5 days. my uncle bought me a bag of prunes. I ate like 10 the 1st day and man it really worked. Not only does it work it actually keeps me with a regular bowel movement. I can eat 5 today and it will keep me going to the restroom normally for the next 3 days. Im so greatful

[@bobbyadkins6983]

I wish it worked that good for me. Prune juice works for me. But I need it every day or my medicine polyethylene.

[@MamawJohnsonBkj]

Also warm prune jiuce with a pat of butter. A nurse in a hospital did this for me after 4 days with no bowel movements. I went to the bathroom withing an hour

[@bobbyadkins6983]

Works for me without the butter. Never heard anyone adding butter before.

[@MamawJohnsonBkj]

No disrespect i didn't mean it wouldn't work witout yhe butter. I was just giving my experience. The other nurses kept trying different things 😂and this one nurse did a trick her grandmother taught her. They kinda got mad bc it worked lol ​@@bobbyadkins6983

[@randycbball]

thank you for taking the time to educate us on the value of prunes

[@reginaphilly5775]

I eat about 10 prunes a day and it works. Also it helped me to raise my bone density. I have Hashimoto’s

[@JovanahGrahamEvolution]

Have you cured you Hashimotos?

[@visionquest414]

just had thyroid surgery... 5 days..still no poop

[@randomchannel1281]

​@@visionquest414got you beat I take miralax, fiber supplements, stool softeners, and drink prune juice but nothing ever works its been like this for over 10 months even had a colonoscopy done came back normal but I rarely can use the restrooms its like once per month..

[@randomchannel1281]

​@@visionquest414Can stress, anxiety, lack of physical activities, diet, lack of sleep, and all the laxatives I have taken that is causing the issues. I started the laxatives back in the first month because it was bad... :'( My life sucks dude sometimes I don't understand but with my issue I definitely can't understand..

[@bobbyadkins6983]

​@@visionquest414Try prune JUICE. About 8-10 ounces.

[@gabenewman219]

Dr. Sung, Thank for this informative and to the point video. So many want to take 20 or 30 minutes to say what is hard to understand for laymen instead of keeping things simple.

[@mwalsh2432]

My mom gave them to me as a child…it always worked!

[@keithharrison1453]

As my late Granny used to say: Prunes certainly shift your problem!

[@abhi36554]

How do eat them ???? Soaking in water overnight or for a few minutes in the morning

[@Zefurwu]

Glad people like you exist

[@kadiaharrison4334]

Great advice which l shall now follow😊

[@DianaCarolinaGirl22]

I love prunes, I eat them everyday.

[@rohitkavikondala7652]

Prunes are one of the tastiest healthy desserts

[@carlosflores4380]

Prune juice is AMAZING. whenever i can get it out drink some prune juice and bam! Couple hours later its waayyyy softer

[@lindawells9328]

Prunes are a super food and drink . I remember when I was growing up my mama would give me and my siblings dried prunes and prunes juice to eat and drink cause she said it is good for us . I love prunes . I ate some prunes early today and now I can feel them prunes working and bubbling in my stomach . Imma have to go to the bathroom soon . Yall pray for me . I am in the bathroom now and them prunes is truely doing there job on me . I just farted and pooted and it sounded like a horn blowing in a darn thunder storm while a train was going down the tracks on a rainy day . Be blessed and safe . Miss . Linda 😂😂😂❤

[@theearthling8178]

I am glad the train finally passed Linda! I just bought prunes and waiting for a miracle hhh

[@patcarter313]

I can truly say you described your experience better than I would or could have.😅😅

[@ak-rx1ui]

I could have lived without that granular image😅

[@Late70sRocker]

Stress and prolonged bad mood makes me constipated. I had relaxing thoughts for an hour and just finished two decent bowel movements. It will be another 5 days before I am home and able to fully relieve my stress and have normal bowel movements..I drink plenty of water. I came here for education on prune juice and looking forward to the local grocery store opening so I can buy some prunes and olive oil. And until I get home drastically reduce refined foods, eat only soups, vegetables, fruits until I am finally home.

[@jonboz2577]

I agree that stress affects bowel movements by causing your inner and outer sphincter muscles to clamp down. Meditation and relaxation helps. Prunes definitely do too.

[@nancynutt7632]

Thank you. Your right. 😊happy days ahead.

[@suzanmiller558]

Prunes are my go to when I’m constipated and has been for eons

[@ritagoodhead205]

Thank you Dr. Sung

[@Neptune8]

Idk why but I like the taste of prune juice , it’s bitter yet tart with just a hint of sweetness, I like it. I sometimes mix it with apple cider vinegar, my morning poops come on fast and easy with this concoction I make in the morning

[@MamawJohnsonBkj]

How much ACV?

[@enemanozzle]

The laxative effects in eating prunes is exclusively due to the contents of sorbitol: - 1,40 g sorbitol / 100 g prunes - 6,57 g sorbitol / 100 g dry prunes

[@goldelinamarfori9720]

Your advice for constipation is excellent. I will try this. Thanks a lot.

[@CalmVibesVee]

I Soak in small amount hot water, blend with stick blender and drink on empty stomach. I still bloat but less than just eating them out of package - that causes a few hours of pain and extreme bloat. They work. Daily: 3 mag oxide Exercise and trampoline.

[@SayLessAli]

Wow i didnt understand why i was in pain

[@CalmVibesVee]

@@SayLessAliI can eat them now without pain. Gut is healing. I hope yours is too. I think the Knudsen prune juice is working better than the prunes. I also use it to sweeten my rice a bit.

[@logicalconspiracist7741]

Why mag oxide? Isn't that 1 of the least bioavailable forms of magnesium?

[@CalmVibesVee]

@@logicalconspiracist7741 the mg oxide is for improved colon motility function. I also take Mg Chloride topical. At this time working thru healing reactions I’m not able to take other forms yet.

[@wednesdayschild3627]

Talk about anxiety, hyperventilation, and behavior.

[@laresashirden1831]

Metamucil 3 gummies, 8 Oz glass of prune juice, 2 Ollys probiotic gummies and kombucha worked so fast for me today.

[@joescheller6680]

Don't need all that if you just take a few prunes daily problems solved.

[@markreynolds3850]

👍👍 thanks for sharing this topic.

[@mrs.lessing8497]

I Love my Prune juice, it works and helps me 😊

[@SayLessAli]

Dark cherry juice also

[@RollTimeratYT]

Take 1 gram [1,000 mg] capsule of Vitamin C every half hour until you get loose stool. Constipation ended and you learn your bowl tolerance level for Vitamin C.

[@MARZOSIRUS]

Isn't it possible to overdose on vitamin C?

[@carolhill564]

@@MARZOSIRUSyes

[@birdhansen]

Thank you very much.

[@evajimenez5572]

Thanks a lot Dr. SUNG . ..

[@hushpuppiez2450]

Thank you, for sharing this. Helps me understand in a more in-depth way.

[@childrenofnoah3807]

Good advice

[@ritagoodhead205]

Thank you so much

[@Nlsf42]

Thanks for info

[@joescheller6680]

Question i have is hiw long does it take to create the end results. How long after drinking can you expect results. I used to eat prunes 5 or 6 a day but they arent available where i at in philippines. Can find juice though. I have diverticulitis early stage and trying to eliminate stressing the bowels from sraining in my old age

[@Unkown196]

The prune juice should be sufficient if you can’t find the fruits in your local market.

[@whitevoodooman7276]

try magnesium oxide

[@marypatterson5049]

Thank you....I needed that.

[@GLo1991]

I just ate an entire 8oz bag of prunes wish me luck

[@cas6971]

So ?

[@bigavel165]

I ate lots of barbecue burgers, beef ribs and steak for two days and I am struggling. I gotta try the prune juice

[@tmo.48]

That food sounds sooooooo good ❤

[@1977_Buick_Regal]

​@@tmo.48 LOL 😂

[@Turbotomass]

Studies show increasing water consumption, fiber, nor exercise help to alleviate chronic constipation. Also per studies fiber supplements don't rank high on the most advisable otc laxative for constipation

[@randomchubbygirl]

So whhat helps

[@joescheller6680]

Studies I've used in practice over my 76 years prunes work. 5 or 6 a day all that's necessary

[@kimkhamis6420]

When I don't drink enough water, I poop pebbles like a rabbit. So, I believe dehydration makes your stools harder.

[@jimmy7879]

Could you tell me a bit more about this?

[@belindaedenfield883]

Thanks for info. Most helpful. Happy New Year old 😻

[@DrJinSung]

Happy new year!

[@Lovinglife-k4q]

Can a cancer patient take prune and why is gives so much gas too, cause I try it, but causes alot a gas too, thank you if you can help me with this question

[@suzanmiller558]

Four prunes does it for me. I ate more than that one time and paid dearly for it in the bathroom. Four!!

[@wcthesecret]

…yeah I’m paying for that right now man. Been shitting all day.

[@delphinewouakam9795]

Je decluvre le fruit en question... enceinte de 8mois et constipée en faisant mes recherches sur google jai lu que les prunes aident à la digestion. Jen ai acheté aujourd'hui et jexperimente. Merci pour vos avis et merci pour cette video❤

[@paolaminas2581]

Thanks doc

[@DG-EditsYT]

I ate 1kg of prunes over 2 days. Those next 48hrs i forget how many times i ran to the toilet. I also had to drink a lot of fluid also

[@q95oldies57]

Prune juice is miraculous. I drink prune juice followed by an apple. Instant blowout.

[@whitevoodooman7276]

can you do a video on bile salts and tudca

[@kareemahmed7028]

thank you

[@puffymuffin9064]

I have bloating and IBS will prunes help thank you

[@Saved-qv2ow]

@puffymuffin9064> I have IBS also; with terrible constipation, stomach pain and bloating. I started drinking 4 oz of prune juice first thing in the morning, before eating anything. Within a hour or two I'm able to go. It work for relieving constipation and bloating; the stomach pain lessened; some days I will get mild stomach pain, but not has bad. I'm still experimenting with, how much to drink and how often, for my needs. Also, I make sure I'm drinking 8-8oz glasses of liquid a day.

[@patrickjones2843]

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[@IglooDweller]

3:45 what happens if you have more than 6? 👀

[@Christian_Sthlm]

You get a lot of sugar

[@austinaustin3217]

Thank you Doc!

[@rosaspanjol673]

Thanks Doc!

[@MamawJohnsonBkj]

Water BLOATS me and does not help me go to the backroom

[@hantin2434]

Can I drink prune juice with gastritis please help ?

[@cinmac3]

There's a study four prunes a day for osteoporosis? Bone health.

[@salvearsaga9936]

Prunes in the philippines is very expensive...

[@lillieknight]

Is it better to eat them straight out of the pouch or stewed prunes?

[@kayfarquar2034]

Delicious but so much dried fruit comes with mycotoxins....ie mold.

[@t1234-q5z]

I drink 12 oz and man i never had a movement like that before.

[@lzshow]

What are ur thoughts on figs

[@paolaminas2581]

Which juice is the best doc.

[@meenadhiwakaran8509]

Iam 19 and having IBD with chronic constipation with blood in stool. If can consume how much and when to consume

[@marcogonzalez8701]

In my situation I was told by the ER doctor that I have fissure which causes the bleeding from time to time, how often does it happen to you

[@weich1q2w]

I would remove lack of fiber as being a reason for constipation. If you look at the literature you can find example of in some studies the less fiber people have the less constipation they have, which is the opposite of general claim people make

[@DrJinSung]

There are always exceptions to the rule. So yes, excess fiber can be an issue for some people.

[@Turbotomass]

Literature also suggested people suffering from IBS-C do worse consuming fiber.

[@abdullahal-shimri3091]

Fiber should be correct fiber - apples and grapes work best for me. Bananas are the worst.

[@micaonyx5301]

​@@abdullahal-shimri3091 it's weird how that works, because when I was younger I hated bananas because they gave me the runs😝

[@dongrainer6405]

Seems that I am one of those who can bet by with less fiber. Only started having bad constipation when I increased fiber.

[@lzshow]

Should i warm it up

[@engeltjie_engelbrecht]

Yes and add a little butter too, works miracles

[@goddessgaea19]

Im taking Ozempic for HBP..hope this helps

[@logicalconspiracist7741]

For high blood pressure? I know diabetics are using ozempic

[@shanzashai7997]

Milk thistle and liver detox will work with constipation.

[@helios4425]

Any tips to reduce transit time or bowel movement? I eat alot and am very active but I go to the toilet at least 5 times a day.

[@Acarrdi]

You have answered your own question.

[@micaonyx5301]

​@Fisher Man 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@micaonyx5301]

Try taking a charcoal binder. I like carboxy by cell core, but it is expensive.

[@unitedheartsamerica5924]

Your system may need a reset with a fast. But if not, maybe more rice or applesauce. Examine what you eat and when. Maybe you have a sensitivity that speeds the digestion, and what you experience is an irritable bowel. Just some ideas to consider..

[@fleadoggreen9062]

Sounds like ur ok

[@myyoutubechannel3161]

I wonder which one will work better or more efficient prune juice or prunes 🤔

[@chuckEcheddarcheese]

Prune juice might due to it being more concentrated and easier to consume in large quantities

[@christinawheeler3123]

Try the both of them and see which one your body responds too. I do better with the prunes,they make me go faster than the juice

[@ganchinloh2081]

will prune juice clear your colon until next day you all nothing to poop?

[@annrae1597]

Do you eat them raw or cooked?

[@saticritatis2503]

Welp i found out which one of my friends was stealing my liquor,i mixed it with prume juice,only took 10 minutes before he ran to the restroom at my house.😅

[@JohnWilliams-sq7cj]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@issiewizzie]

what if you have IBS ....

[@friend4ua724]

Prunes or prune juice would spike blood sugar so this is not something I would consider using.

[@ModernNews25-uo6zg]

Medication 💊 is what cause constipation for me. Calcium blocker, blood pressure Medication and pain killers.

[@marcogonzalez8701]

Does anyone have diarrhea after drinking prune juice?

[@rjam98]

LBM but not diarrhea. Although if you have existing diarrhea, better not consume prunes/juice or any foods that have laxative effects.

[@l.rmeetei4451]

Can I eat plum instead of prunes

[@fleadoggreen9062]

Prines are best

[@DG-EditsYT]

The are the same thing, dried

[@zixiongwang9659]

Does prune juice soften stool that’s already hard in the colon?

[@Facecel_]

Did it work for you?? I got a colonoscopy because I was scared I had that but I turned out to be clean and that was 6 months ago , but I really feel like now , my gut issues have gotten worse

[@zixiongwang9659]

@@Facecel_ not sure, because on the same day i got frustrated and used a suppository, it's the most effective way for me if i'm really stuck. For me the only problem is the first few inches of the stool, every few days i would have some hard tipped stool blocking the rest. Been trying miralax and it's pretty effective, just so that i got a chance to heal from the fissure.

[@Facecel_]

@@zixiongwang9659 hope you get better , and remember the avg man needs to drink 3.7 liters of water

[@zixiongwang9659]

@@Facecel_ thanks friend. Same to you. Hope you find the solution for your problem.

[@linaazmiin7479]

@@zixiongwang9659 look into b1 defencie and vagus nerve

[@ZephyrInTheSky8008]

SIBO is Hydrogen or Hydrogen Sulfide. IMO is Methane

[@foxylee]

6. I just had like 20. 😅

[@markreynolds3850]

👍👍

[@andreasmith8509]

I like clap at the beginning

[@YasAki-xs6uq]

I am scared to fart 😊

[@soltanakouider5922]

ths

[@NerdPurge]

Shit u not I been taking laxatives but sometimes it helps but god damn prune juice hits hards

[@peyoyinski]

I ate ten prunes on an empty stomach this morning and in about an hour I went to the bathroom to take care of business! Hopefully this will help with my stomach pains and bloating and I wonder if prunes can clear out and clean your stomach and gut

[@logicalconspiracist7741]

I think prune juice might help with that. You can even soak your Prunes in water for a few hours / over night then drink the water & eat the Prunes

[@BluePatch-pc7sx]

Thank you sir.