With my extremely sensitive gut, I eat easy-to-digest foods, stay hydrated, use a magnesium supp at night (I use Gentle Bowel Support by Hilma), use slippery elm powder - inner bark with every meal, which is key (I use Frontier's brand); the powder can be incorporated into food or added to a hot liquid or cold smoothie - the powder adds slip which moves the stool; I think it also protects and soothes the colon. There are capsules available, but that dose is too large for me. My gut does not tolerate OTC fiber/prescription laxative products.