Chronic constipation (CC) is one of the most common gastroenterological diagnoses in clinical practice. Treatment includes several steps, depending on the severity of symptoms. Lifestyle modifications and increased intake of fiber and water are suggested by most health professionals. Unfortunately, the recommendations in this regard are the most varied, often conflicting with each other and not always based on solid scientific arguments.
Water | Chemical Composition | Doses | Outcomes |
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Calcium/magnesium sulfate-rich mineral water | 573 mg/L calcium, 105 mg/L magnesium, 1.535 mg/L sulfate, and other 2.650 mg/L carbon dioxide | 1 L/day | Bowel frequency improved |
Magnesium-sulfate mineral water | 549 mg/L calcium, 119 mg/L magnesium, 1.530 mg/L sulfate, 14.2 mg/L sodium, 4.1 mg/L potassium, 383.7 mg/L bicarbonate, 4.3 mg/L nitrate | 1 L/day | Bowel frequency improved |
Bicarbonate-alkaline water | 113.7 mg/L sodium, 11.6 mg/L potassium, 30.5 mg/L magnesium, 206.1 calcium, 689.3 mg/L bicarbonate. | 2 L/day | Bowel frequency improved |