high protein + low carb = constipation???? this true for anyone else?

MarciRenee
on 4/11/11 11:33 pm - IA

Abso-freaking-lutely! I have tended toward constipation since my DS anyway - but I too am being diligent in my low carbing these past few weeks. I still haven't found quite the right cure for me - but this is what I normally do:

Mirlax - 2 times daily in my protein shake (made with coffee, ice, and heavy cream)
4 tsp of benefiber in each protein shake
Lots of fat - I supposed I need to work harder to get this number up...
Mag ox with my calcium - thinking of upping this some...
4 stool softeners at night.

Good luck!!

Marci

Blank Out
on 4/11/11 11:35 pm

DS on 05/24/10

It's true for me!

HW/ 302 SW/287 CW/140 GW/135

Pishigoopido
on 4/12/11 2:34 am

DS on 06/28/10

I can only speak for me, but I had problems as well and have found that if I eat 1/4 cup of sunflower seeds a day I have not had any more problems with constipation. The added plus to this is that it also gives you 9 grams of protein. Hope it helps.

GeeGee27
on 1/19/12 7:29 am

VSG on 06/25/11 with

According to Dr. Oz.....

Remedies for blocked bowels include:

Pistachios
Water & Fiber
Rhubarb
Exercise
Magnesium and calcium. This can be taken in pill form or powdered form mixed with orange juice.

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high protein + low carb = constipation???? this true for anyone else?