Examples of laxative in a Sentence
Willow Jarosh, Ms, Rd, Health, 27 June 2023
Experts are concerned that the proliferation of laxative misinformation could lead to disordered eating.
—Lori Youmshajekian, Scientific American, 1 Nov. 2023
The United States is now experiencing a laxative shortage, partly due to a TikTok trend favoring them as a budget weight loss option instead of Ozempic.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 21 Sep. 2023
Excessive sugar alcohol intake can cause a laxative effect for some, especially in high doses.
—Shushy Rita Setrakian Ms, Rd, Parents, 2 Aug. 2023
The fiber in chia—called mucilage—swells when combined with water, causing a unique laxative effect, according to Bethany Doerfler, MS, RDN, a GI research specialist and clinical dietitian at the Digestive Health Center at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 9 Aug. 2023
This laxative powder is easy to add to a child's favorite drink and has a mild, subtle taste.
—Jenny Friedman, Ms, Parents, 3 Aug. 2023
Of course, there’s always decaf coffee, but studies have shown that the milder brew doesn’t have as strong of a laxative effect.4
This might be good news for people with preexisting IBS-D.
—Andrea Michelson, Verywell Health, 17 July 2023
Berberine also has a laxative effect, which could attribute to weight loss effects, but not long-term.
—Cori Ritchey, Men's Health, 12 June 2023
Katie Camero, NBC News, 5 Aug. 2023
Fiber supplements, stool softeners, or a laxative, such as MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol 3350), can also help.
—Caroline Chirichella, Health, 6 Mar. 2023
In particular, magnesium supplements can negatively interact with certain antibiotics, high blood pressure medications, antacids, and laxatives, by affecting their absorption and efficacy, adds Dr. Pulde.
—Andi Breitowich, Women's Health, 17 July 2023
However, avoid taking stool softeners and laxatives for long periods.
—Caroline Chirichella, Health, 6 Mar. 2023
Eating disorders are also partially to blame, as some people see laxatives as a low-cost way to shed pounds, though that perception is inaccurate.
—Bychris Morris, Fortune Well, 7 Sep. 2023
Unfortunately, however, these supplements, laxatives, or other over-the-counter products won’t work in the same way as prescription weight loss or type 2 diabetes medications.
—Julia Landwehr, Health, 28 Sep. 2023
These side effects can be managed by having your doctor prescribe you other medications such as stool softeners, laxatives, and anti-nausea medications.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 24 Sep. 2023
Pharma giant Sanofi said its over-the-counter laxative, Dulcolax, is facing supply constraints.
—Aria Bendix, NBC News, 12 Sep. 2023
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Word History
Adjective
Middle English laxatif, from Medieval Latin laxativus, from Latin laxatus, past participle of laxare to loosen, from laxus
Adjective
14th century, in the meaning defined above
Noun
14th century, in the meaning defined above
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“Laxative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/laxative. Accessed 9 Dec. 2023.
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