Anyone have the opposite of constipation? Sorry if TMI but it’s been over a week now

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    • purple_canvas.1
    • 4 yrs ago
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    Try taking a probiotic daily. I use Florastor. It has a lot of probiotics in it. I take 2 a day. You can start with one a day and see if it helps. I'm very sensitive to the Keto diet and had the same problem. Florastor eliminated that issue.

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    • Hutch
    • KetonicManic
    • Hutch.1
    • 4 yrs ago
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    Are you taking MCT Oil? If so, cut back on the amount or stop it altogether for awhile. It seems many people suffer gastric distress with MCT , at least until their bodies get used to it. Also cut back on other liquid oils for awhile.

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  • Let's be real-- one of the first things I learned on my keto journey?: Never trust a keto fart. lmao-- but no kidding! I realized one of the difficult things with early keto is learning which LCHF foods have a lot of fiber. Eating nuts (walnuts are the lowest carb option I believe), avocado, broccoli, and my Amazing Grass supergreens powder (for the low at Walmart) has resolved my issue with the 'opposite of constipation.' You may need more fiber friend! Like our friend above, I take a daily probiotic. I use Culturelle and the best deal for that is on Amazon-- it's either 60 or 80 capsules. Helps my mood and immune system! Blessings on your journey :D

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  • PS recommended daily fiber intake is about 25g keto or no keto. I average between 17g and 20g. It definitely requires a bit of forethought. Totally worth it!

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    • Bee
    • Bee.1
    • 4 yrs ago
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    Adevlin2217  I hope it is ok if I laugh at the "never trust" part! Ha! Ha! That is funny but true!😂😂

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  • Bee More than okay to laugh at it-- I would feel rather un-funny if you didn't!

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    • Yonnie
    • Yonnie
    • 4 yrs ago
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    I have been on keto over 2 months. I drink patriot greens with probiotics almost every day and try to get 2 c. Greens. I SOMETIMES use butter and oil. I always have diarrhea. I have ibd anyway. I am used to it. I hope you figure it out. 

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    • Bee.1
    • 4 yrs ago
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    Adevlin2217  Alrighty then, thank you! 😂😂

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    • Dorka
    • Dorka
    • 4 yrs ago
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     100-150 g leafu greens (spinach, kale, etc) in salad will do it good (natural fiber)

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    • Cher
    • Cher.2
    • 4 yrs ago
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    Figure out which fats you tolerate. And I had to very slowly build up on any fat except butter.

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    • Susan
    • Lets_go_keto
    • 4 yrs ago
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    If you're taking MCT oil, stop for a week to see if your system returns to normal.  Apparently, "MCT oil powder" is easier  on your stomach than the oil variety.

    Magnesium supplements can also cause diarrhea.

    For additional info, go to YouTube and search for the video titled "Thomas DeLauer on How to Avoid Keto Flu." 

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    • mauve_button
    • 4 yrs ago
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    Yep.  Eggs do that for me.   

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    • Tegan
    • Tegan
    • 4 yrs ago
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    I had this start about a month into keto and it was dreadful and several times per day! I felt fine otherwise though.   I really don't know what caused it, or what helped, but I did the following:

    - stopped sweenters for a while (excess consumption can cause diarrhoea)

    - cut out coconut oil

    - ate unpasteurised sauerkraut which had good bacteria- its in the fridge section.  If its not in the fridge section, its been pasturised and the bacteria isn't alive anymore.

    - try kefir, which also has an array of good gut bacteria.  Depending where you live, I found 2 types.  1 was smooth like a liquid yoghurt and quite nice.  The other I believe is more traditional, and was like frizzy, off milk- I personally found this one vile!

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