Plum blasted

So what is it about prunes–excuse me, dried plums*? They act like Drano on my digestive system: within an hour or so I’m all like high-pressure and shit, chained to the commode for a couple hours.

Is it just the fiber? Surely not; many other foods have similar fiber, right? Is there some kind of natural laxative in them? How come fresh prunes don’t have the same effect on me?

Sorry, forgot the footnote:

*:rolleyes:

No definitive answer, but possibly more than you need to know:

http://www.salon.com/health/col/roac/1999/11/05/prunes/index.html