r/Constipation • u/heatherette7 • 3d ago

olive oil

i’ve seen that a tablespoon of straight olive oil helps with constipation, i have tried once or twice myself but couldnt definitively say it worked since i used other methods with it. has anyone tried this and it works? i know its a lipid/fat which can be a source if constipation as well so just curious

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u/redditreveal 3d ago

Family member with gastroparesis and the constipation is a nightmare could last for weeks so she started trying just everything possible.

Her aunt recommended mineral oil so she does 2 teaspoons or 2 tablespoons every night in Gatorade she just makes a 6 ounce 8 ounce glass of Gatorade. She puts it in there, stirring it up really doesn’t make a big difference, but that’s how she takes it and her constipation has been gone

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u/filmfan2 3d ago

1/2 shot of olive oil in the morning with a scoop of yogurt. also about 4 slides of butter too. keeps things lubricated and helps!

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u/Constipation-ModTeam 3d ago

Do not give unsafe or all-or-nothing medical advice on this subreddit.

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u/janey_jay 3d ago

does nothing for me 😭

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u/YaBhuteshu 2d ago

Try ghee