# #653: Laxatives Blow! Constipation, Gut Health & the Real Path to Regularity

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Podcast: [Vitality Radio Podcast with Jared St. Clair](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vitality-radio-podcast-with-jared-st-clair-112604)
Published: 2026-07-04T13:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://share.transistor.fm/s/8b409f5d
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Duration seconds: 2814

## Resource

On this episode of Vitality Radio, Jared takes a deep dive into one of the most overlooked foundations of health: healthy bowel function. Americans spend hundreds of millions of dollars each year on laxatives, yet many never address the root causes of chronic constipation. Jared explores how sluggish digestion can impact the gut microbiome, hormone balance, cognitive health, detoxification, and overall well-being. He breaks down the differences between stimulant laxatives, osmotic laxatives, fiber, magnesium, and traditional herbal approaches, while highlighting the unique benefits of Triphala, one of Ayurveda's most respected digestive tonics. You'll also learn practical strategies to support regularity through diet, hydration, probiotics, digestive enzymes, stress management, and targeted supplementation to help restore healthy digestive function naturally. Constipation Support Products Visit the podcast website here: VitalityRadio.com You can follow @vitalitynutritionbountiful and @vitalityradio on Instagram, or Vitality Radio and Vitality Nutrition on Facebook. Join us also in the Vitality Radio Podcast Listener Community on Facebook. Shop the products that Jared mentions at vitalitynutrition.com . Let us know your thoughts about this episode using the hashtag #vitalityradio and please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Thank you! Just a reminder that this podcast is for educational purposes only. The FDA has not evaluated the podcast. The information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. The advice given is not intended to replace the advice of your medical professional. This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/⁠

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