constipation

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Guar gum, a thickener often added to bubble tea and generally safe in small quantities, may also contribute to constipation when consumed frequently.

From Science Daily

Scientists at Nagoya University in Japan have identified two gut bacteria that appear to work together to trigger chronic constipation.

From Science Daily

But on the flip side, exceeding the recommended amounts of daily dietary fiber can cause several unpleasant GI symptoms, like bloating, abdominal pain, flatulence and constipation.

From Salon

"Increase slowly - if we suddenly make a dramatic change, our gut goes 'hang on a minute', and we can end up with bloating and constipation."

From BBC

The most common contributing factors are obesity, pregnancy and postpartum changes, constipation and prolonged sitting on the toilet, which is getting lengthier due to cellphone use in the bathroom, Rezaie said.

From The Wall Street Journal