Due to coldness, lack of water, and decreased exercise

The "100 Years of Life Intestinal Activity Project" operated by Biofermin Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. disclosed the "year-end intestinal detox" method for improving constipation in 2021 and welcoming the New Year in a healthy and comfortable manner.
In this project, the main causes of constipation in winter are "the movement of the intestines slows down due to the coldness of the body and the temperature difference between indoors and outdoors", "the stool becomes stiff due to lack of water due to dryness and decreased hydration", and "the amount of exercise". The less it is, the lower the intestinal motility. "
In addition to these factors, deterioration of the intestinal environment also causes constipation. In order to prevent constipation, it is important to acquire a lifestyle that prepares the intestinal environment and establish your own defecation routine.
As the main measures against constipation, we recommend "Eat breakfast every day and be aware of a diet high in fiber", "Drink water well", and "Try to exercise moderately". If you give yourself time to go to the bathroom before you leave the house in the morning, you can get into the habit of defecation. About 80% of stools are made of water, so it is important to drink water diligently.
Exercise is important, but when it's cold and it's hard to go outdoors, you can do intestinal-conscious training and massage indoors. It can train the muscles around the intestines to stimulate the intestines and the force to push out the stool. Especially before menstruation, the peristaltic movement of the intestine is suppressed due to the influence of hormonal balance, so constipation is likely to occur. It is recommended to take measures such as massage with reasonable exercise.
Incorporating "lactic acid bacteria" and "magnesium", which are effective ingredients for constipation, into daily meals is also a measure against constipation. Lactic acid bacteria are contained in fermented foods, and it is recommended to take them with foods containing water-soluble dietary fiber and oligosaccharides (bananas, onions, etc.) that serve as food. Since it is ideal for a wide variety of bacteria to coexist in the intestinal environment, we recommend eating various types of foods and searching for a lactic acid bacterium that suits you.
Magnesium is difficult to be absorbed in the body and has the function of collecting water in the intestines to soften the stool. Since it is contained in cereals, legumes, seaweeds, fish and shellfish, fruits, etc., it is recommended to take it in a well-balanced manner in daily meals.
How to choose "intestinal medicine" and "constipation medicine"
The basics of constipation measures are water intake, improving the intestinal environment, and improving lifestyle habits, but taking medicine is one of the options for measures against stubborn constipation that still does not improve. There are "intestinal regulators" and "constipation medicines" that have the effect of improving bowel movements, but it is important to know the type of medicine and then select the medicine that suits you.
Many of the intestinal regulators are mainly composed of good bacteria such as lactic acid bacteria and bifidobacteria and have a relatively mild effect. Lactic acid and acetic acid produced by these bacteria suppress the growth of bad bacteria and adjust the disturbed intestinal environment to a state close to normal, improving loose stools and constipation.
Laxatives are divided into "those containing irritating ingredients" and "those containing non-irritating ingredients". "Things containing stimulant ingredients" act directly on the intestines and have the function of assisting peristaltic movements. It is recommended to use it as a rescue drug because it may become resistant when taken for a long period of time.
"Non-irritating ingredients" act on the stool, not the intestines, so it is less likely to hurt your stomach and become addictive. Magnesium oxide, which is a typical non-irritating component, collects water in the stool and softens the hard stool with the power of water to smooth the bowel movement.
Bioform Pharmaceutical sells a laxative containing magnesium oxide and an intestinal regulator containing human-derived lactic acid bacteria.