Which foods and supplements really ease chronic constipation? +++

Which foods and supplements really ease chronic constipation? https://www.news-medical.net/news/20251016/Which-foods-and-supplements-really-ease-chronic-constipation.aspx?utm_source=news_medical_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=nutrition_newsletter_23_october_2025 Backed by four major reviews, the BDA’s first-ever constipation guidelines separate science from myth, highlighting psyllium, kiwifruit, and magnesium oxide as proven allies for better gut health. Does eating watermelon lower blood pressure? A new review explores whether watermelon’s naturally concentrated L-citrulline, especially from the rind, could offer a food-based route to support blood pressure and vascular function, challenging the need for synthetic arginine supplements. https://www.news-medical.net/news/20251015/Does-eating-watermelon-lower-blood-pressure.aspx?utm_source=news_medical_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=nutrition_newsletter_23_october_2025 Front-of-package health claims don’t reflect true nutrition Researchers analyzing nearly 600 grocery items found that flashy front-label claims—like “heart healthy” or “keto-friendly,” often fail to match real nutrition, urging doctors and shoppers to focus on what’s inside the Nutrition Facts panel instead. https://www.news-medical.net/news/20251017/Front-of-package-health-claims-done28099t-reflect-true-nutrition.aspx?utm_source=news_medical_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=nutrition_newsletter_23_october_2025