The Hydrating Beverage That Can Help You Poop Instantly (And It Isn’t Water) – Health Digest

The internet is obsessed with poop tricks, which is why we tried the DIY squatty potty to poop instantly. Anything natural that has a laxative effect is seemingly popular.

Although it’s not officially marketed as a laxative, coconut water contains the osmotic laxatives magnesium and potassium. These minerals work by pulling water to your stools, making them soft and bulky, and promoting easier bowel movement. It’s definitely something to try if you’re having constipation; it might even beat TikTok’s spicy orange hack to poop in minutes (hint: it wasn’t pretty). Additionally, being hydrated with refreshing beverages like water and coconut water can also help your poop move through your digestive system easily. In fact, dehydration is among the common causes of chronic constipation.

“[Coconut water] is rich in nutrients, minerals, and antioxidants to help with dehydration and constipation,” explained Dr. Peyton Berookim, a digestive specialist at the Gastroenterology Institute of Southern California (via Prevention). That being said, there is also such a thing as too much coconut water and corresponding unexpected effects.