Do Laxatives Make You Poop Undigested Food? The Truth About Digestion and Laxative Use
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The misconception that laxatives can eliminate food and calories before they are absorbed is widespread, particularly among those with eating disorders. However, laxatives primarily act on the large intestine, long after the majority of calorie and nutrient absorption has taken place in the small intestine. Do laxatives make you poop undigested food? For a person using them correctly, the answer is no, but chronic abuse can lead to serious digestive issues.
