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A recommended treatment for constipation is 50 g dried prunes twice daily. The 50 g serving equates to about seven medium-sized prunes. This treatment has been shown to be better than a standard 11 g dose of psyllium taken twice a day. Prunes and psyllium are equally well tolerated, Attaluri notes.
California Dried Plums states that you can safely eat up to 10 to 12 prunes a day, which is a little more than a 1/2 cup of fruit. If you are not used to a diet high in fiber, however, start with a smaller serving, of four to five prunes, and gradually increase your consumption to avoid digestive side effects.