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New York Post
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Kourtney Kardashian helped me poop — I was skeptical but following her worked liked a charm
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. My bowels and I have been on a journey. There are few things more humbling than standing in line at Duane Reade with a Fleet enema in your hand, (at the location with the 'out-of-order' self-checkout of course) because you just want to poop like a human. So when I say I've been there, trust me, I've been there. 5 Kourtney Kardashian has the secret to making you poop if you've been feeling constipated. kourtneykardash/Instagram I started taking a moderate weight management medication called metformin that, while helpful, has the unfortunate side effect of slowing things down in the gut department if I'm not adequately hydrated. So, given I live a perpetually dehydrated life, I was feeling a little… stuck. Even with a decent diet and my trusty fiber bars, I was still feeling thick. It was serendipity that Lemme No. 2, Kourtney Kardashian Barker's gut-friendly go-poo-poo gummies, landed on my desk. Literally, our Wellness Editor stopped by as if she could see the discomfort in my face and asked me if I was open to trying these Kardashian poop gummies (or rather, Kardashian brand gummies that help you poop) as long as I was willing to write about them. 'Trying and writing about products is what I do, girl,' I said as the New York Post Commerce Director. 'Bring 'em on.' This wouldn't be the first time I've gotten down and dirty about gut and butt health online before, but that's a story for a another day (and for another job). 5 Kourtney added the No. 2 gummies to her Lemme lineup earlier this year. Travis Barker/Instagram What is Lemme No. 2? Part of Kardashian Barker's Lemme line, Lemme No. 2 is a vegan gummy supplement designed to support digestion and regularity. At a glance, it's a delicious gummy that helps you go. But under the hood, Lemme No. 2 isn't your mom's Costco fiber chewable. It packs a pretty impressive combo of ingredients designed to support digestion, regularity, and overall gut health. Amazon Support regular digestion with these vegan, strawberry-flavored gummies packed with fiber, magnesium citrate, and science-backed probiotics (Bacillus subtilis and coagulans). Made with plant-based agar agar instead of gelatin, they're formulated to help things move naturally without the harsh crash of typical laxatives. Your gut (and your toilet) will thank you. Pros: Tastes like a treat, works like a charm Gentle and effective (no scary surprises) Nice packaging you can leave out Vegan, non-GMO, clean ingredients Cons: Pricey Not a miracle fix Each serving includes: 4 grams of prebiotic fiber (from chicory root) to help feed the good bacteria in your gut and keep things moving smoothly. Fun fact: about 95% of Americans aren't getting enough fiber, so this one's pulling serious weight. (from chicory root) to help feed the good bacteria in your gut and keep things moving smoothly. Fun fact: about 95% of Americans aren't getting enough fiber, so this one's pulling serious weight. Probiotics like Bacillus subtilis and Bacillus coagulans , which are two science-backed strains that actually survive your stomach acid long enough to make a difference in your digestive tract. , which are two science-backed strains that actually survive your stomach acid long enough to make a difference in your digestive tract. Magnesium citrate , a gentle muscle relaxer for your intestines that helps ease constipation and reduce bloating. , a gentle muscle relaxer for your intestines that helps ease constipation and reduce bloating. Vitamin D, because apparently your gut and immune system are besties and D helps them stay on speaking terms. And if you're vegan or just grossed out by animal byproducts in your vitamins (same), here's the good news: these gummies use agar agar, a seaweed-derived thickener instead of gelatin. That's the magic that gives them their chew without borrowing anything from bones. It's a pretty clean formula designed to get things moving without wrecking your routine. 5 New York Post Commerce Director Barret Wertz says Kourtney's fiber gummies worked like a charm. Brian Zak/NY Post 5 Bonus: The purple bottle looked beautiful on his desk at work. Barret Wertz Performance: Did Lemme get me going? Shockingly, yes. I started with the recommended two gummies per day and noticed relief after about three days. Nothing dramatic, no mad dash to the bathroom or sudden urges mid-meeting, but my body just… started cooperating. My bloating eased up, my mood lifted, and my pants fit like they forgave me. From there, I kept the bottle at my desk and took them every other day or so, mainly when I knew I hadn't had enough water or veggies to do the job naturally. My gut and my butt stayed grateful. 5 Kourtney's gummies have 4 grams of prebiotic fiber, plus probiotics and vitamin D. Lemme Final verdict I'm not one to buy something just because a Kardashian made it (quite the opposite, actually), but if they make a product that keeps me regular, I'll absolutely keep it in my drawer. Lemme No. 2 isn't a cure-all, but it is an effective, non-intimidating way to keep things moving, especially when your lifestyle (or medication) is putting the brakes on your bowels. I'll be honest: I rolled my eyes when I first saw it. But three days later, I unclenched, literally and emotionally. Would I try other products from the line? I'm already reading ingredient lists… How I Tested Timeframe: 2+ months 2+ months Dosage: two gummies daily at first, then two every other day two gummies daily at first, then two every other day Environment: mostly at work mostly at work Comparison: previously used fiber supplements and flirted with the idea of a fleet enema (did not follow through — thankfully)
Daily Mail
05-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS Rite Aid files for second bankruptcy in two years... sparking fears of mass closures
Rite Aid is filing for bankruptcy — again. Just seven months after emerging from Chapter 11, the drugstore chain is running out of money again and seeking a new owner. Filing for bankruptcy protection allows it to negotiate with lenders to reduce its debts. Announcing the move on Monday, Rite Aid said it will keep its 1,245 stores open during the bankruptcy process and will work to ensure customer prescriptions are transferred to other pharmacies as it seeks a sale. Retail expert Neil Saunders said the second bankruptcy was inevitable because the chain's lack of money means it cannot keep store shelves stocked. This poor shopping experience means shoppers don't return. Rite Aid remains a distant third in the retail pharmacy race, trailing industry giants CVS and Walgreens. When Rite Aid filed for its last bankruptcy in October 2023, the company operated more than 2,000 stores and employed about 47,000 people. After shuttering hundreds of locations — including almost all in Ohio and Michigan — Rite Aid emerged from bankruptcy with around 1,245 stores in 15 states. It is a far cry from 2008 when it operated 5,059 locations. If a buyer doesn't emerge the chain could be forced to shut down even more of its stores. Retail expert Neil Saunders, of GlobalData, said: 'The second bankruptcy of Rite Aid comes as no real surprise. The first bankruptcy did little to resolve the chain's issues, and it has been teetering on the edge of survival for quite some time. 'The business currently hasn't even got the financial firepower to trade on a normal basis. It is currently in the position of not being able to secure enough inventory to keep shelves stocked. This in turn deters customers which reduces sales and squeezes cash flow. 'Sadly, the chain has now reached the bottom of this vicious cycle and bankruptcy is the only route available to it.' The pharmacy sector is in the midst of major upheaval, including Walgreens' recent deal to go private in a leveraged buyout led by Sycamore Partners Rite Aid has been facing a series of challenges. Drugstores, generally, are struggling to compete with big-box chains and with Amazon, which launched its own online-only pharmacy in 2020. On top of that, Rite Aid faced a series of lawsuits accusing the company of overprescribing opioids. Rite Aid's move to almost totally leave Ohio and Michigan sparked panic. Experts think that Rite Aid is moving out of areas where it cannot compete with much bigger chains CVS and Walgreens, which also owns Duane Reade. Instead it is focusing where it can aim to be number two behind one or the other, such as in Pennsylvania. Walgreens, the second largest pharmacy in the US behind CVS, is grappling with its own financial troubles, announcing last month it would close a 'significant' number of its 8,700 US stores. The widespread 'retail apocalypse' that has seen brick-and-mortar stores struggle to combat rampant theft and increasingly tight margins is certainly not contained to drugstores. A woman browses the shelves of a Rite Aid in Alhambra, California on October 18, 2023. This store was due to close in days following the bankruptcy announcement on October 15 Rite Aid was once the the third largest drugstore chain in the country, operating over 5,000 locations across the US. After the bankruptcy, that could dwindle to just 1,300 In 2024, more than 7,300 stores closed, a nearly 60 percent increase from the year before. Experts predict 2025 will be worse. They warn up to 15,000 physical storefronts could shut down by the end of this year. Dozens of giant chains — including Macy's, Party City, and Big Lots — have been behind store closures in the past 12 months amid changing customer trends. Dollar stores have been hit hard too, with 99 Cents Only announcing in April it would shutter all 371 of its locations across California, Texas, Arizona and Nevada. Express — a mall staple — filed for bankruptcy last April and said it would shut 95 Express outlets alongside all of its UpWest stores. It has also been a tough 12 months for home improvement chains. LL Flooring entered bankruptcy in September, and was set to close all 442 stores across 47 states under a buyer came in later that month.
