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Prunes, known as dried plums in the US, provide potassium, soluble and insoluble fiber, phytochemicals that function as antioxidants as well as some iron and Vitamin A.
Advice & Tips:
I used prunes in a stewed forml I often didn't have the time to stew them. (Bad excuse.)
Cost:
< $25 monthly
Jan 16, 2010
(Started Jan 20, 2005)
Effectiveness
None
(for constipation)
Side effects
Mild
Adherence
Sometimes
Burden
A little hard to take
Dosage:
As needed
Advice & Tips:
Little help to me - gives too much gas. I have d/c'd this in Dec., 09.
Cost:
< $25 monthly
Dec 30, 2009
(Started Jan 20, 2005)
Effectiveness
Slight
(for constipation)
Side effects
Mild
Adherence
Never taken as prescribed
Burden
Not at all hard to take
Dosage:
As needed
Advice & Tips:
I take stewed prunes, about 5 - 10 nightly, as needed. It tends to make me gassy and because of this, I do not socialize until the gassiness disipates. It does seem to loosen the stool. Little impact. It was not prescribed by my MD who thought it would not help. I decided to take it on my own.
Cost:
< $25 monthly
0helpful marks
Apr 11, 2009
(Started )
Effectiveness
None
(for General health)
Side effects
None
Adherence
Usually
Burden
A little hard to take
Advice & Tips:
DON'T EXPECT TOO MUCH, TRY TO STICK TO IT
