India, July 12 -- If you are dealing with constipation, clinical studies suggest that eating about 10 to 12 prunes daily may help improve symptoms within a week. Prunes are considered an effective natural remedy for supporting bowel regularity. They provide bulk-forming fibre, sorbitol (naturally occurring sugar alcohols) that draw water into the gut to soften stools, and polyphenols that stimulate bowel contractions. One should start with 6 to 8 prunes daily, ideally with a large glass of water to help the fiber work High-quality prunes from Chile are now widely available across India through leading dry fruit retailers and e-commerce platforms. htc...