CONSTIPATION

MAGNESIUM

1. Daily doses of magnesium hydroxide (25 milliliter) increased bowel movement frequency in elderly patients in long term care. Magnesium produced better results than bulk laxative.

Ann Clin Res. 1987;19(5):321-3. 
Constipation in elderly long-stay patients: its treatment by magnesium hydroxide and bulk-laxative.
Kinnunen O, Salokannel J.
PMID: 3126699