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Suggest Treatment For Constipation

Hello,I am from Italy:I have used pycnogenol supplements for a week and I have constipation.Do you think that pycnogenol can cause constipation and can I use grape seed as antioxidant instead of pycnogenol?Sorry for my english and thank you for answer!Giovanni
Fri, 25 Jan 2019
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Hello,

Pycnogenol does not cause constipation usually but it can be a rare side effect.

I recommend using over the counter Laxative option like Miralax.

I also recommend using daily probiotics.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi,
General & Family Physician
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Suggest Treatment For Constipation

Hello, Pycnogenol does not cause constipation usually but it can be a rare side effect. I recommend using over the counter Laxative option like Miralax. I also recommend using daily probiotics. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician