Polyethylene Glycol versus a Natural Laxative


If you have struggled with chronic constipation, you might be familiar with Polyethylene Glycol or PEG. While PEG is decent synthetic choice for constipation relief, it has several drawbacks when compared to a holistic natural laxative. This article will explore these differences.


What is Polyethylene Glycol and how does it work?

PEG is a synthetic polyether that can be dissolved in water. It comes in powdered form and is mixed with liquids for consumption. It acts as a humectant - a substance that aids in the retention of water and so it is considered an osmotic laxative – it draws water into the colon to help soften stools.


What drawbacks are there to using Polyethylene Glycol for Constipation?

For the most part, studies on the safety of PEG have shown it to be safe for human consumption. There are some limited studies showing that PEG can increase adenomatous tumors in the colons of rats – which should be considered when looking at long-term usage. But ultimately the decision to use polyethylene glycol versus a natural laxative is a difference in philosophy. A quality natural laxative like StayRegular addresses not only the symptoms of constipation, but also its underlying causes. Let’s compare some of the ingredients to see how this philosophical difference plays out.


Osmotic relief


  • The blend of magnesium oxide and magnesium citrate works at two different levels in a product like StayRegular. The large molecules of the magnesium oxide work to draw water into the colon. But the magnesium citrate gets absorbed in the small intestines – increasing the bioavailability of magnesium for the nervous system. This is crucial because magnesium is deficient in many American diets and it is essential in de-activating the sympathetic nervous system. Without being able to deactivate the sympathetic nervous system, the body can get stuck in “fight or flight mode” where little energy is put into digestion resulting in ongoing constipation.

  • Chronic use of PEG, on the other hand, only deals with the symptoms of constipation by flushing water into the colon. It does little to address the holistic solutions that can lead to permanent natural relief for constipation.


    • Other Methods for Relief of Constipation


    Laxatives like PEG do not have any other modalities. They rely only upon osmotic potential to provide relief of constipation. StayRegular on the other hand, has a multiple other methods of action that go beyond just osmotic action in the colon. It also provides 12 billion live probiotics to help re-colonize the colon –species specifically chosen for their role in constipation treatment. Add to this the prebiotic fiber in StayRegular and there is a strong 2nd modality – strengthening the human microbiome (the collection of microbes that all humans rely upon for life). This method serves not only as a constipation remedy, but also boosts the immune system, can help fight colon cancer, and infections of fungi and yeast like candida.


    StayRegular: The Best Natural Laxative

    If you are shying away from using a synthetic polyether for natural constipation relief, consider StayRegular. It goes beyond symptoms to address preparing the body to be naturally free from constipation and the stresses it places on the human body.