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Both prunes and prune juice naturally contain sorbitol, a type of sugar alcohol, Derocha explains. "And sorbitol has a ...

Both prunes and prune juice naturally contain sorbitol, a type of sugar alcohol, Derocha explains. "And sorbitol has a natural mild laxative effect to help with constipation," she says.

Both prunes and prune juice naturally contain sorbitol, a type of sugar alcohol, Derocha explains. "And sorbitol has a natural mild laxative effect to help with constipation," she says.

Prunes and prune juice are both effective home remedies for constipation. But they have major health benefits that go beyond the bathroom, dietitians say. "Prunes definitely can be helpful with ...