Wed, Nov-07-18, 03:56
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Plan: P:E/DDF
Stats: 225/150/169
BF:45%/28%/25%
Progress: 134%
Location: NC
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Welcome back. 
Be sure you are drinking enough water and having enough salt. Lack of water balance contributes to constipation, more on required Salt: https://forum.lowcarber.org/showthread.php?t=445775
Constipation is hard to pass stool not less bulk, because LCers eat more nutrient dense foods and less fiber, it is perfectly fine "to go" less often.
The alternate view on Fiber: https://forum.lowcarber.org/showthread.php?t=481174
But if still concerned, the Duke clinic suggests a small dose (not full cap) daily of MOM...or:
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Constipation: If you are experiencing constipation (hard stools or hard-to-pass stools), there
there are a number of ways that you may address the issue.
-use 1 teaspoon of milk of magnesia at bedtime daily
-add ½ cup of fiber-rich vegetables to your diet per day
-have 1 to 2 servings per day of sugar-free gum or sugar-free candy that contains sorbitol or
another sugar alcohol
-use sugar-free Metamucil twice a day
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I don't use any of the fiber supplements (after reading thread above) and instead like a product called Natural Calm, a pleasant way to get more magnesium while also preparing for sleep. |