Long delays of the stool are not only unpleasant and even painful, but also dangerous, since they can cause intoxication of the whole organism. In such cases it is better to use soft laxatives of plant origin. They cause fewer side effects and negative consequences than synthetic analogues. For example, sunflower oil from constipation helps, even in the chronic form of pathology. It is a safe product that promotes the intensification of intestinal peristalsis.
Is it possible to drink sunflower oil during constipation?
There are several misconceptions related to the method of cleansing the intestines, which are worth mentioning.
For starters, it is important to note that there can be no firm belief in whether sunflower oil helps with constipation. The effect of any vegetable fat is not to soften the stool or to lubricate the intestinal walls, it's a myth. Such products stimulate the production of bile, which activates peristalsis. Castor and olive oil have a more pronounced laxative effect, whereas sunflower oil does not always.
Another common misconception is that the proposed treatment option can be used by absolutely everyone. In fact, vegetable fats, especially those taken on an empty stomach, are dangerous in many diseases of the digestive system and not only:
- pancreatitis;
- cholecystitis ;
- stomach ulcer, duodenal ulcer;
- pathology of the esophagus;
- stones in the gallbladder;
- obesity;
- allergic reactions;
- bleeding disorders;
- diabetes;
- hypoglycemia ;
- autoimmune diseases;
- biliary dyskinesia;
- liver disease.
Thus, sunflower oil can be used, but with a relatively healthy gastrointestinal tract.
How to take and how much does sunflower oil work with constipation?
The standard way to get rid of stool is to drink 1 tbsp. spoon of vegetable fat on an empty stomach in the morning. Eating after this is carried out no earlier than 60 minutes.
Also there is an "evening recipe" - a mixture of 30 ml of sunflower oil and a glass of warm kefir before going to bed.
Adding this product to salads and cereals serves, rather, prevention of constipation than their treatment.
The expected effect of sunflower oil should appear 6-8 hours after ingestion.