{"id":2001,"date":"2017-10-13T15:28:53","date_gmt":"2017-10-13T15:28:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.happybellyhealth.com\/?p=2001"},"modified":"2025-12-29T20:15:51","modified_gmt":"2025-12-29T20:15:51","slug":"probiotics-minerals-your-colon-a-love-story","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.happybellyhealth.com\/staging\/1293\/probiotics-minerals-your-colon-a-love-story\/","title":{"rendered":"Probiotics, minerals + your colon: a love story"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"2001\" class=\"elementor elementor-2001\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-el4416h elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"el4416h\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-kobg02x\" data-id=\"kobg02x\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a800c36 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a800c36\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">T H E \u00a0C O N S T I P A T I O N \u00a0S E R I E S\u00a0<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b074bb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1b074bb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>This article is part of <strong data-start=\"268\" data-end=\"352\"><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.happybellyhealth.com\/curing-constipation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"270\" data-end=\"350\">The Constipation Series<\/a><\/strong>, designed to help you understand and support your digestive health. In this installment, we focus on the gentle, effective role of <strong data-start=\"484\" data-end=\"511\">probiotics and minerals<\/strong> in easing constipation and supporting overall gut function. Whether you\u2019re looking for temporary relief or long-term digestive support, these tips can help restore balance naturally.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f44a5c8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f44a5c8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Magnesium, Probiotics, and Minerals for Gut Health<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-21306c0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"21306c0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>When dealing with chronic constipation, sometimes a gentle nudge is needed before addressing longer-term changes. One effective approach is to supplement with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.happybellyhealth.com\/recommended-supplements\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong data-start=\"600\" data-end=\"640\">magnesium citrate<\/strong><\/a>. Another helpful strategy is taking a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.happybellyhealth.com\/recommended-supplements\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong data-start=\"758\" data-end=\"784\">high-quality probiotic<\/strong><\/a>. Together, these <strong data-start=\"884\" data-end=\"911\">probiotics and minerals<\/strong> support healthy gut function and encourage smooth digestion.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d380665 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d380665\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Magnesium: The Body\u2019s Relaxer<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ee247a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7ee247a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Magnesium is well-known as the body\u2019s great relaxer. It soothes your nervous system and helps relax the bowels, easing constipation naturally. You can <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.happybellyhealth.com\/magnesium-the-most-powerful-relaxation-mineral\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1171\" data-end=\"1285\">read more about magnesium here<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e9c6dcd elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e9c6dcd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Supporting Gut Flora with Probiotics and Minerals<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eac1934 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"eac1934\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"1329\" data-end=\"1489\">Maintaining healthy gut bacteria is essential for digestion and overall well-being. Often, constipation is linked to an <strong data-start=\"1449\" data-end=\"1486\">insufficient balance of gut flora<\/strong>.<\/p><p data-start=\"1491\" data-end=\"1824\">While diet plays a crucial role in supporting healthy gut bacteria, taking a probiotic containing <strong data-start=\"1589\" data-end=\"1608\">Bifidobacterium<\/strong> can be particularly beneficial if you\u2019re already experiencing slower motility. A recommended option is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.happybellyhealth.com\/recommended-supplements\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong data-start=\"1712\" data-end=\"1741\">Renew Life Senior Formula<\/strong><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"1826\" data-end=\"1986\">For additional tips on nourishing your gut, <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.happybellyhealth.com\/beneficial-bacteria\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1870\" data-end=\"1983\">explore this guide on beneficial bacteria and probiotics<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-xrjykvv elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"xrjykvv\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-40j0eav\" data-id=\"40j0eav\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e9jdtc3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"e9jdtc3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"525\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happybellyhealth.com\/staging\/1293\/wp-content\/uploads\/a9a52e09-7685-4626-a8ef-3701c7bcad32.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-2002\" alt=\"Probiotics and minerals\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happybellyhealth.com\/staging\/1293\/wp-content\/uploads\/a9a52e09-7685-4626-a8ef-3701c7bcad32.jpeg 525w, https:\/\/www.happybellyhealth.com\/staging\/1293\/wp-content\/uploads\/a9a52e09-7685-4626-a8ef-3701c7bcad32-300x200.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-bby2abb\" data-id=\"bby2abb\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-sgwdivg elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"sgwdivg\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><em>&#8220;I&#8217;ve always had constipation problems and I ended up using laxatives tablets. I quit those tablets which can make you addicted. I am so happy HBH helped\u00a0my problems in natural ways. Most of all I learned\u00a0what causes constipation and how to find a solution for that!&#8221;<\/em>\u00a0\u2014 Pelin C.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-8ggsbt0 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"8ggsbt0\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0w37qf2\" data-id=\"0w37qf2\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8143697 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8143697\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Root Causes Worth Considering<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dfe987c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dfe987c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"2032\" data-end=\"2161\">Before relying solely on supplements, it\u2019s important to address why digestion may be slow. Common contributing factors include:<\/p><ul data-start=\"2163\" data-end=\"2346\"><li data-start=\"2163\" data-end=\"2187\"><p data-start=\"2165\" data-end=\"2187\">Serotonin deficiency<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2188\" data-end=\"2217\"><p data-start=\"2190\" data-end=\"2217\">Lack of digestive enzymes<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2218\" data-end=\"2238\"><p data-start=\"2220\" data-end=\"2238\">Low stomach acid<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2239\" data-end=\"2259\"><p data-start=\"2241\" data-end=\"2259\">Sluggish thyroid<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2260\" data-end=\"2305\"><p data-start=\"2262\" data-end=\"2305\">Certain supplements, like calcium or iron<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2306\" data-end=\"2346\"><p data-start=\"2308\" data-end=\"2346\">Medications that affect gut motility<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"2348\" data-end=\"2553\">Not having a daily bowel movement can stress your body. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.happybellyhealth.com\/wellness-store\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Magnesium citrate<\/a> offers temporary support while addressing underlying issues.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-805b64f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"805b64f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Simple Steps to Soothe Your Gut<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d30c7ec elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d30c7ec\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"192\" data-end=\"495\">Supporting your gut is a combination of nutrition, probiotics and minerals, and lifestyle adjustments. Small changes, like adding magnesium and a quality probiotic, can restore motility and comfort. Pair these with mindful eating and root-cause investigation, and your digestive system will thank you.<\/p><p data-start=\"497\" data-end=\"682\">For more guidance on digestion-friendly recipes, check out our <strong data-start=\"560\" data-end=\"653\"><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.happybellyhealth.com\/curing-constipation\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"562\" data-end=\"651\">Digestion-Friendly Recipe Bundle<\/a><\/strong> to keep your gut thriving.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5f2c00d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5f2c00d\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d3c210a\" data-id=\"d3c210a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0d817f0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"0d817f0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/142403.17hats.com\/p#\/scheduling\/ggbztfrcstpbsvnzvtkgxpgrfshfhhgh\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"266\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happybellyhealth.com\/staging\/1293\/wp-content\/uploads\/Book-a-Call-1024x341.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-21330\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happybellyhealth.com\/staging\/1293\/wp-content\/uploads\/Book-a-Call-1024x341.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.happybellyhealth.com\/staging\/1293\/wp-content\/uploads\/Book-a-Call-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/www.happybellyhealth.com\/staging\/1293\/wp-content\/uploads\/Book-a-Call-768x256.png 768w, https:\/\/www.happybellyhealth.com\/staging\/1293\/wp-content\/uploads\/Book-a-Call.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>T H E \u00a0C O N S T I P A T I O N \u00a0S E R I E S\u00a0 This article is part of The Constipation Series, designed to help you understand and support your digestive health. 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