May help treat constipation in children

Blackstrap molasses may be useful as a natural cure for constipation in children. Constipation is characterized by difficulties passing feces. This is a critical concern for the health of children. Consuming 0.5 mL of blackstrap molasses per pound (1 mL per kg) of body weight daily for a month may increase defecation frequency and lessen abdominal discomfort in children with constipation.

Polysaccharides, a kind of carb found in blackstrap molasses, are thought to serve as dietary fiber, enhancing stool consistency and easing bowel motions. Furthermore, because low potassium levels frequently cause constipation, blackstrap molasses' high potassium concentration may control muscular contractions to aid evacuation.