laxative

Example Sentences

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The crucial mineral is magnesium, which has a laxative effect.

From BBC • Oct. 13, 2025

He quickly noticed the laxative effect for which Epsom salts would become world-famous, drawing hordes of stopped-up tourists to the town for decades to come.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2024

So the idea that taking a laxative can somehow speed up digestion and help keep pounds off is misguided.

From Scientific American • Nov. 1, 2023

Apple peels are also packed with fiber that acts as a laxative.

From Salon • Aug. 10, 2023

I could’ve lied and told him the cafeteria burritos gave me stomach cramps, even though I’m smart enough never to eat those cheesy laxative bombs.

From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson