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Prunes can be more effective for relieving constipation than prune juice. Prunes have 14.7g of sorbitol per 100g, whereas prune juice has 6.1g per 100g. You will have to drink more prune juice to achieve the same health benefits because the prunes are processed, and you will have to take in additional sugars.
1 âThis is what leads to regular bowel movements,â he adds. Besides water, good choices are 100-percent fruit juices (juice with pulp has some fiber), soup, and tea.  Donât rely on laxatives. Improper use of laxatives can actually make symptoms of constipation worse, so take them only as directed.