Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Berries, as a general category, have traditionally been used to support digestive health, including the management of constipation in adults. This use is primarily based on their natural content of dietary fiber, particularly insoluble fiber, which helps add bulk to stool and can promote bowel regularity. Many cultures have incorporated various types of berries—such as blackberries, raspberries, and elderberries—into traditional remedies for digestive complaints. However, this practice is grounded more in folk medicine and dietary habits than in rigorous clinical research.

From a scientific perspective, while there is evidence that dietary fiber aids in relieving constipation, there are few controlled clinical studies specifically examining the effects of unspecified "berries" as a category for treating constipation in adults. Most of the available evidence pertains to increased fiber intake in general rather than to berries specifically. Nonetheless, berries are recognized as a good source of dietary fiber and contain significant water content, both of which can support regular bowel movements when included as part of a balanced diet. In summary, the use of berries for constipation is traditional and plausible due to their fiber content, but direct scientific validation for unspecified berries as a constipation remedy is limited.

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