Constipation means that a person has three or fewer bowel movements in a week. The stool can be hard and dry. Sometimes it is painful to pass. At one time or another, almost everyone gets constipated. In most cases, it lasts a short time and is not serious. Fiber increases the amount of water content in fecal matter, creating more bulk and softer, well-formed stools. Constipation supplements containing fiber are a natural treatment to help the bowel system function and will enable you to avoid harsh, irritating effects of habit forming stimulant laxatives.

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