Intestinal backup anyone?
Just wanted to share and get advice on this topic of our intestines not enjoying this lifestyle. I have a backup issue due to not enough exercise and prob lack of veggies. I will not give up my ketogenic journey, and my doctor doesn't understand why I'm following this. I just wanted to share, after taking laxatives and such, tiring of these, I found psyllium husk caplets. Wow! What and difference! Somewhat natural? And works better than any fiber supplements for me. If anyone else has any other natural remedies- non habit forming, please share.
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Water! I think constipation is a indicator of not drinking enough water on Keto. Especially if you are taking psyllium. Because if you have ever mixed psyllium into water you will see it congeals naturally. And for it to do that in your digestive tract, it will actually draw water out. So you have to drink even MORE water to compensate. This sounds bad, but McDonald's has always caused my digestive issues when I ate carbs. Now, I will go to McDonald's almost every day for lunch. I just get a double hamburger (or cheeseburger no cheese if they don't have it on the menu), no ketchup, no onion, add shredded lettuce and now guac because they have it on the menu. It's literally like $2.20 or something and actually tastes good. I eat it like a salad. And I usually have to go within 30 mins. IDK what they are doing to that meat, but it always causes movement for me. Same with my mom. If we don't go to McDonald's for a day, then we won't go #2 that day sometimes. I am better than her because I drink a gallon of water a day. (Which is normal for my weight. 238lbs)
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I was just reading on this topic and the recommendations were to increase both water and salt. Reputable source as well, Dr. Phinney. Good luck.
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I'll echo KBG - more water, salt and I'll add lettuce and ground flax to the list. I was having issues for a few weeks until I really concentrated on water and eating lettuce at every meal. It's working well for me. If I skip salad at dinner, I definitely pay for it in the morning- either not going or feeling like I didn't empty all the way.
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That totally makes sense because I eat 1-2 salads a day. If I don't a salad, it's because I'm eating soup. I found those two things are like the cheapest and easiest ways to get veggies into my diet.
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Try taking a magnesium supplement. I've had LOTS of experience with this. My colon hates the low carb lifestyle, but magnesium helps keeps it in check. Also highly recommended by my gastroenterologist.
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crysdowen I was taking mag until I realized it was giving me headaches! I stopped the mag only supplement and no more headaches.
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I think everyone has touched on everything I would have said, I wanted to throw in Chia Seeds and Benefiber (flaxseed too!) use those a couple times a week and it鈥檚 been smooth sailing for me. I hope things clear up for you! 馃挬
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LeBlanc psyllium caplets at night 2-3 with large glass of water work very well! Even if I didn't get to much veg!
