Overview
Why use a supplemental laxative?
The right product works with your body to provide gentle, natural support of proper digestion:†
A good laxative supplement is key. It shouldn't rely on senna or cascara to do the heavy work, because they can cause laxative dependency and discomfort.
Why use Laxative-3 Blend™?
It provides triple-targeted support for worry-free regularity, for those experiencing occasional constipation:†
This formula provides three ingredients that delivery gentle, comfortable, and natural support you're looking for in a laxative:
- Magnesium hydroxide draws water into the intestines, helping make elimination more comfortable.†
- Proprietary Mucilage Blend, including; marshmallow root extract, slippery elm bark, and fenugreek seed extract supports the healthy intestinal mucous.†
- Proprietary Soothing Blend including; fennel seed, ginger rhizome extract, and peppermint leaf supports and soothes intestinal muscles.†
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Technical Data
Description
Laxative-3 Blend™ is a gentle, triple-action way to support comfortable bowel elimination.
† Its combination of ingredients work together, drawing water into the intestines, promoting ease of bowel movements, and providing soothing support for intestinal walls.
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Laxative-3 Blend™ gently but effectively cleanses the intestinal surfaces and promotes bowel function without the use of harsh, stimulant laxatives, such as senna and cascara.† These laxatives chemically stimulate the intestines. If used on a routine basis, the bowels can become dependent on them and lose the built-in reflexes that normally help the bowels function. In contrast, Laxative-3 Blend™ works with the body's own elimination processes to safely promote bowel movements.†
How Does It Work?
The principle function of the colon is to absorb water and electrolytes. Approximately 1,500 ml of fluid enters the colon daily; the great majority (90 percent) is absorbed. When transit time is delayed in response to built-up substances within the lumen of the colon, fluid absorption may become excessive and facilitation of elimination may be required.
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Magnesium hydroxide is an osmotic laxative that draws water into the intestinal lumen.† Fecal matter inside the intestines softens and swells, which stretches the intestinal wall and stimulates peristalsis.† Research has shown that magnesium hydroxide increases the number of bowel movements, increases percentage of stool water, and increases stool volume.†1,2 The safety of magnesium hydroxide has been well established.1,3
Slippery elm (Ulmus rubra) bark has antioxidant effects and has been studied for its support of bowel health.†4 The texture of slippery elm bark is mucilaginous, making it an excellent colon demulcent and emollient. 5 Marshmallow root has been studied for its support of colon mucosa.†6,7 Fenugreek seeds contain approximately 40% of mucilage fibers. Fenugreek has been studied for its support of gastrointestinal health.†8-10
Peppermint (Mentha x piperita) leaf use in gastrointestinal support has been well-established.†11 Peppermint supports healthy relaxation of intestinal muscles and supports healthy bile flow.†12 Use of peppermint has been clinically studied for its support of gastrointestinal motility and support of healthy balanced intestinal flora.†13-15
Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) seed also has gastrointestinal motility supportive properties.†16,17 A recent study demonstrated fennel supports healthy relaxation of the intestinal walls.† 18 An herb with a long history of gastrointestinal support is ginger (Zingiber officinale) rhizome.19 Studies have demonstrated that ginger supports healthy intestinal tone, healthy peristalsis, and healthy secretion of gastrointestinal fluids.†19-21
Conclusion
Laxative-3 Blend is a blend of herbs and nutritional supplements designed to gently loosen built up substances on the intestinal wall and enhance the transit time of intestinal substances.† Without relying on harsh stimulant laxatives, Laxative-3 Blend provides safe and effective support for bowel elimination.†
Recommendations
Two tablets at bedtime. May increase to three tablets at bedtime, if needed.
Reduce dosage if you experience abdominal discomfort or diarrhea. If discomfort persists, discontinue use.
Precautions
Warnings: Consult a health care practitioner before using any laxative if a sudden change in bowel habits occurs and persists for two weeks. Rectal bleeding or failure to have a bowel movement after use of a laxative may indicate a serious condition; discontinue use and consult a health care practitioner. Do not use if pregnant or nursing. Unless directed by a health care practitioner, do not use laxative products when abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting is present, or if you have kidney disease. Laxative products are not intended for long-term use, unless directed by a health care practitioner.
How Is It Supplied?
Storage Recommendations
Store at controlled room temperature, 59° to 86°F (15° -30° C).
References
- Lehne RA. Laxatives. In: Pharmacology for Nursing Care. 3rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: W.B. Saunders;1998:787-792.
- Izzo AA, Gaginella TS, Capasso F. The osmotic and intrinsic mechanisms of the pharmacological laxative action of oral high doses of magnesium sulphate. Importance of the release of digestive polypeptides and nitric oxide. Magnes Res. 1996;9:133-8.
- Kinnunen O, Salokannel J. Comparison of the effects of magnesium hydroxide and a bulk laxative on lipids, carbohydrates, vitamins A and E, and minerals in geriatric hospital patients in the treatment of constipation. J Int Med Res. 1989;17:442-54
- Langmead L, Dawson C, Hawkins C, Banna N, Loo S, Rampton DS. Antioxidant effects of herbal therapies used by patients with inflammatory bowel disease: an in vitro study. Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 2002;16:197-205.
- Fleming T., ed. Slippery elm. In: PDR® for Herbal Medicines. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company; 2000: 697.
- Guevara JM, Chumpitaz J, Valencia E. The in vitro action of plants on Vibrio cholerae. Rev Gastroenterol Peru. 1994;14:27-31.
- Fleming T., ed. Marshmallow. In: PDR® for Herbal Medicines. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company; 2000: 505-506.
- Fenugreek. Ibid. 304-305.
- Basch E, Ulbricht C, Kuo G, Szapary P, Smith M. Therapeutic applications of fenugreek. Altern Med Rev. 2003;8:20-7.
- Pandian RS, Anuradha CV, Viswanathan P. Gastroprotective effect of fenugreek seeds (Trigonella foenum graecum) on experimental gastric ulcer in rats. J Ethnopharmacol. 2002;81:393-7.
- Nair B. Final report on the safety assessment of Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Extract, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf, and Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Water. Int J Toxicol. 2001;3:61-73.
- Fleming T., ed. Peppermint. In: PDR® for Herbal Medicines. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company; 2000: 580-583.
- Micklefield G, Jung O, Greving I, May B. Effects of intraduodenal application of peppermint oil (WS(R) 1340) and caraway oil (WS(R) 1520) on gastroduodenal motility in healthy volunteers. Phytother Res. 2003;17:135-40.
- Goerg KJ, Spilker T. Effect of peppermint oil and caraway oil on gastrointestinal motility in healthy volunteers: a pharmacodynamic study using simultaneous determination of gastric and gall-bladder emptying and orocaecal transit time. Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 2003;17:445-51.
- Logan AC, Beaulne TM. The treatment of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth with enteric-coated peppermint oil: a case report. Altern Med Rev. 2002;7:410-7
- Fleming T., ed. Fennel. In: PDR® for Herbal Medicines. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company; 2000: 302-304.
- Robbers JE, Tyler VE. Fennel. In: Tyler's Herbs of Choice. Binghamton, NY: The Haworth Herbal Press: 1999: 72.
- Namavar Jahromi B, Tartifizadeh A, Khabnadideh S. Comparison of fennel and mefenamic acid for the treatment of primary dysmenorrhea. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2003;80:153-7.
- Robbers JE, Tyler VE. Ginger. In: Tyler's Herbs of Choice. Binghamton, NY: The Haworth Herbal Press: 1999: 47-51.
- Hashimoto K, Satoh K, Murata P, et al. Component of Zingiber officinale that improves the enhancement of small intestinal transport. Planta Med. 2002;68:936-9.
- Blumenthal M, Goldberg A, Brinckmann J., ed. Ginger root. In: Herbal Medicine. Expanded Commission E Monographs. Austin, Tex: American Botanical Council; Integrative Medicine Communications; 2000: 153-159.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is magnesium hydroxide in the Laxative-3 Blend™? Is it safe?
Magnesium hydroxide is safe and effective for the relief of occasional constipation.† It is an "osmotic laxative" and uses water to flush fecal matter out of the intestines. When water is drawn into the intestines, fecal matter absorbs the excess water as it forms into bowel movements. As this material swells, it puts pressure on the sides of the intestines, initiating peristalsis – the act of moving the bowels. It is as effective, and safer, than stimulant laxatives such as cascara and senna.
Will I need to be concerned about cramping and urgency with the laxative?
Not likely. Laxative-3 Blend™ gently but effectively cleanses the intestinal surfaces and promotes bowel function without the use of harsh, stimulant laxatives, such as senna and cascara.† The safety of magnesium hydroxide has been well established. It does not cause cramping or urgency, nor does it cause dependency.
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