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Originally Posted by mrsD
You could take a chelate, and use something else for the laxative.
Prune juice, dates, figs, are quite effective.
Or just use the mag oxide for laxative.
If you like beans, black beans are a good source too. 120mg
Yogurt will give you 10% of your needs a day too.
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Two/three years ago, I suddenly found I had constipation issues - a first for me. Considerable research {aka: Googling} led me to conclude my 'fix' was a blend of a high-fiber diet, 6-9 glasses of liquid + the right amount of magnesium.
I consume between 50 and 70 grams of fiber daily - probably a 50/50 blend of soluble/insoluble. Being a low-fat vegan, beans and soy yogurt are everyday staples. Black beans are a favorite. I was unaware they were a good source of magnesium.
Before 'discovering' magnesium, I went the prune juice, fig route. For me: "Yuk!"
Again, thanks for all your help. I've greatly benefited ~ james