Understanding Medications: How Does Enulose Work?
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Enulose, a brand name for the synthetic sugar lactulose, works through a unique dual mechanism, acting as both an osmotic laxative and a colonic acidifier. Unlike regular sugar, the human body cannot absorb or break down lactulose in the small intestine, allowing it to reach the colon virtually unchanged where it is metabolized by gut bacteria. This process is key to understanding how Enulose works effectively for its two main uses.
