Should You Drink Gatorade For Constipation A Dietitian Explains

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      National Cancer Institute: “Colon”
    
      Cedars-Sinai: “What are Electrolytes?”
    
      Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health: “Salt and Sodium”
    




The electrolytes in Gatorade may help relieve constipation but beware of added sugar in this sports drink.

Image Credit: PhotoAlto/Sandro Di Carlo Darsa/Brand X Pictures/GettyImages

Image Credit: PhotoAlto/Sandro Di Carlo Darsa/Brand X Pictures/GettyImages

While water needs vary by person, try this equation to figure out how much you should swig per day for overall health (including keeping constipation in check): ‌Body weight (in pounds) ÷ 2 = minimum ounces of H2O you should drink a day‌

‌Body weight (in pounds) ÷ 2 = minimum ounces of H2O you should drink a day‌

      National Cancer Institute: “Colon”
    
      Cedars-Sinai: “What are Electrolytes?”
    
      Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health: “Salt and Sodium”