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Comment by GordonS

8 hours ago

Magnesium citrate works well for constipation, IME.

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leereeves  7 hours ago

Yeah, magnesium citrate is used medically as a laxative. Because it is poorly absorbed, it draws water into the stool osmotically, making it softer. (But that also draws water out of the body and can be dehydrating.)

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