Well: Ask Well: The Laxative Effect Of Prunes

RONI CARYN RABIN, NY Times: Health
Tue, 12/01/2015 - 3:45am

Both prunes and prune juice have a laxative effect that is not entirely understood, but may be caused by the presence of sugar alcohol called sorbitol.

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