Laxatives vs. Prokinetics: What’s the Difference? If you're treating SIBO (or battling chronic bloating)... You actually need both a laxative and a prokinetic. ⚡ Here’s the difference: ✅ Laxative (like Essential Magnesium) → Pulls water into your colon to ease bowel movements ✅ Prokinetic (like Motility Activator) → Boosts the cleaning waves in your small intestine to clear gas and bacteria Both are crucial to heal your gut—and beat that stubborn bloating for good. Here's the detailed video: htt