Why do prunes help you poop? Pelvic PT explains!

When you gotta go but can’t, you will do anything to help. One of the old wives tales about pooping is that you should eat prunes. But does this work or is a just a trick your grandma played on you to make you eat more fruit?

In today’s video we are going to discuss why prunes and other dried fruit help you poop. It’s a natural and healthy tool that can help you take the “kids to the pool.”

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🕘Timestamps:
0:07 - Introduction
0:22 - Water
1:05 - Fiber
1:20 - Sorbitol
1:38 - Other options
2:03 - Important considerations
2:38 - Conclusion

🎵 Outro music: Walk
Musician: @iksonmusic

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