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8. Are There Any Downsides To Natural Laxatives?

Bowel obstruction is possible when taking pharmaceutical laxatives for an extended period. However, there is no record of that happening when taking natural laxatives. In fact, there are not many downsides at all. Be careful, though, not to get in the habit of eating just one type of fruit or vegetable because you need nutrition from a variety of sources. You will be using the bathroom more, but that is the intended point.

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