Mastering Nutrition · Chris Masterjohn, PhD

What to Do About Constipation

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Biofeedback therapy is 3.6 times more effective than laxatives for the most common constipation disorder.
Chris Masterjohn explores constipation, covering its definitions, causes like dyssynergic defecation and slow transit, and critiques standard treatments such as laxatives for low efficacy. He highlights biofeedback therapy as highly effective, discusses the roles of serotonin and energy metabolism, and suggests dietary and testing approaches for personalized solutions.

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A dry, useful map of constipation that separates everyday discomfort from real causes.

The episode treats constipation as a symptom with branches, not a single nuisance to smooth over. It moves from definition and prevalence into secondary causes, including medication effects, metabolic problems, neurologic disease, and structural narrowing, which gives the…

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You want to sort out whether constipation is primary, secondary, or worth investigating for a fixable cause.

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