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Originally Posted by curves2000
It's not that big of a weird take. I don't think there is anything wrong with taking it occasionally or any other stool softener. I get it, we all can get constipated and need relief.
What my original gear grinder was how much exposure on tv, internet and supermarket placement we have for this stuff in 2025. It seems like it's everywhere and it's masking problems and a lot more people are taking them as a result of conditions related to our health.
The majority of people do not get enough fiber in their diets and are not active enough to assist with bowel movements.
An insane amount of people these days have GI related issues, gluten concerns and other tummy problems so to speak. Having bowel movements helps with those symptoms so I get it. Ozempic and other like medications have exploded in popularity for a variety of reasons, including diabetes and vanity reasons. Ozempic is known to cause awful constipation and other stomach issues for a lot of people so naturally more people are turning to stool softeners for relief.
Bottom line is our food system is beyond garbage in a lot of ways and our modern lifestyles aren't helping us in a lot of ways either.
That is my gear grinder
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Supplements and modern medicine in general exists to improve health and, therefore, quality of life.
If someone is on ozempic for weight loss and metamucil so they can take a regular poop while they’re on ozempic, that’s a good thing.
I’m a big diet and exercise over supplements and medication proponent myself, but you have to recognize that:
A: these are just different ways to get to the same result (being healthier)
B: it’s literally has zero impact on your life so stop hating on your friends all the time
I know one person in my life on a CPAP machine. There are probably more. But I can’t for the life of me understand what business of mine it is why they’re on it nor why I should have any opinion at all about it.
Sleep better, lose weight, take great ####s. Live your life.