A Guide to What Supplements Increase Peristalsis for Digestive Health
                                
                                
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                                According to research, around 16% of U.S. adults suffer from chronic constipation, a common and often frustrating digestive issue. When diet and lifestyle changes aren't enough to get things moving, certain supplements can help by boosting peristalsis—the natural wave-like muscle contractions that propel food through your digestive tract.