Constipation can be a painful and uncomfortable experience that affects many of us. But did you know that the root causes of constipation often stem from what we put into our bodies?

1 Dehydration - This is one of the most common causes of constipation and is easiest to avoid. Drinking coffee, soda, and alcohol can lead to dehydration if you aren't drinking enough water. Switching from a carb-based to a fat-based keto diet may lead to dehydration causing Keto
Constipation.

2 Gut Dysbiosis: Disruption of the Gut Flora - Individuals with constipation often have significantly different gut bacteria composition than non-constipated people.

3 Food Sensitivities - Food sensitivity can be triggered by a wide range of inflammatory foods: gluten and dairy are the most common culprits.

4 Magnesium Deficiency - Magnesium plays a role in drawing water into the stool, making it softer and easier to pass. If you don't have enough magnesium, the bolus of food becomes dry and hard, inhibiting it from moving down your digestive tract, and leading to constipation.

5 Hormone Disorders like Hypothyroidism - Dysregulation of cellular metabolism due to hypothyroidism can cause slowed gastrointestinal motility and constipation. Diabetes can also lead to constipation by affecting how the brain signals the gut through nerves.

6 Stress and Anxiety - Stress can cause changes in the release and action of the neurotransmitters in the bowel. These stress-related changes can directly affect your bowel function resulting in constipation or loose stool.

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