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Jelly Bean Cure For Constipation

Q. I read with interest and sympathy a letter about problems with constipation. I wanted to share something that has helped me.
After hearing some people complain that sugar-free jellybeans gave them diarrhea if eaten in quantity, I decided to try them to see if they would help my frequent constipation. I have found that if I eat 30 sugar-free jellybeans with a glass of water half an hour before bedtime, I stay regular. I hope this idea might help others with the same problem.

A. Thank you for the tip. Many people find that the sweeteners in sugar-free candy can cause diarrhea. How clever of you to turn that side effect your advantage! Each person will have to experiment to find the right “dose.”

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Joe Graedon is a pharmacologist who has dedicated his career to making drug information understandable to consumers. His best-selling book, The People’s Pharmacy, was published in 1976 and led to a syndicated newspaper column, syndicated public radio show and web site. In 2006, Long Island University awarded him an honorary doctorate as “one of the country's leading drug experts for the consumer.”.
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