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What causes constipation?

For most men, constipation means one or more of the following¹ :

1. Having bowel movements too infrequently (typically fewer than three times a week)
2. Having hard or small, lumpy stools
3. Having stools that are hard to pass or cause straining
4. Having painful bowel movements
5. Having the sensation of incomplete emptying after a bowel movement.

The above symptoms happen either because the large intestine (colon) absorbs too much water or because the colon's muscle contractions are slow or sluggish.¹ This causes the formation of hard, dry stools that are difficult to pass, and is usually the result of not eating enough fibre, drinking too little water and not doing enough exercise.¹

The best natural constipation remedies

One way to bring balance back to your gut is to be sure that you are consuming plenty of high-fibre foods such as fruits and vegetables, and very little (if any) processed foods.

Fibre is important because it draws water into the gastrointestinal tract, which bulks up the stool and make it easier to pass. Getting regular exercise and drinking plenty of water will also help ease constipation.

Relieve constipation naturally with Zespri Green kiwifruit

Zespri Green kiwifruit have been shown to relieve constipation and improve bowl movement frequency in a number of clinical studies.^2,3 This is because they are high in two types of fibre – both soluble and insoluble – which work together simultaneously.⁴

As soluble fibre moves through the digestive system it is able to hold water, creating larger and softer stools that move more easily through the colon. When stools are hard and dry, they have trouble moving through – that's when you experience straining. Insoluble fibres also help the movement of stools through the digestive tract by adding extra bulk. The optimal proportion of both fibre types results in a lubricating effect that helps to promote bowel movement.