Supplemental fiber!

[accessecology1]

I lately had a hernia operation and often find myself constipated. My doctor recommended taking a powdered fiber supplement. Are there any long-term edge consequences from taking this kind of merchandise? If so, how long can I extend to take it safely?

Constipation is a common problem. Doctors often suggest fiber supplements, furthermore called bulk laxatives.

There's no evidence that long-term use of fiber supplements is hurtful. Make certain you take them with plenty of water, though. else, they can really make constipation worse. Other side consequences may include bloating, gas and cramping. supplementing supplemental fiber to your diet gradually can generally decrease these side effects.

 

[accessecology1]

I lately had a hernia operation and frequently find myself constipated. My doctor suggested taking a powdered fiber supplement. Are there any long-term edge effects from taking this kind of merchandise? If so, how long can I extend to take it safely?

Constipation is a widespread problem. Doctors often suggest fiber supplements, also called bulk laxatives, for persons with chronic constipation.

 

[chewyxrage]

For those of you taking psyllium husk, how much do you take each day?

 

[Headholio]

For those of you taking psyllium husk, how much do you take each day?

A tablespoon.
Just got back from a business trip. 4 days no psyllium. Man I missed it!

 

[chewyxrage]

A tablespoon.
Just got back from a business trip. 4 days no psyllium. Man I missed it!

It's odd, I eat like 40-50g fiber per day from natural food, plus a couple tabs of fiber one and still, I'm sometimes plugged up for like 4 days. I'm gonna buy some psyllium see if it works... I'll step on the scale after a massive one and have dropped a pound That's not cool though. In the mean time I'm bloated as hell....

 

[Cutiebolic]

I eat something like 50g of fiber per day and still have issues sometimes.

I think the key is to eat more insoluble fiber vs. soluble fiber. Some of the fiber type cereals I've seen have high amounts of insoluble fiber.

Think of fiber like a sponge. It's great if there's plenty of water around but if you're not taking enough water in you're gonna be trying to pass a dry sponge... On top of whatever constipation from protein you already had.

Make sure to take in 16 oz water every time you take a fiber pill. Drink water throughout the day. Drink more when you take in protein, especially protein powders. It is hard to drink too much water. If you're worried about overdoing it, switch to Smartwater or something else electrolyte enhanced.

 

[chewyxrage]

Think of fiber like a sponge. It's great if there's plenty of water around but if you're not taking enough water in you're gonna be trying to pass a dry sponge... On top of whatever constipation from protein you already had.

Make sure to take in 16 oz water every time you take a fiber pill. Drink water throughout the day. Drink more when you take in protein, especially protein powders. It is hard to drink too much water. If you're worried about overdoing it, switch to Smartwater or something else electrolyte enhanced.

Great advice and I appreciate it. I chug water like no other, people at work probably think I have a bladder issue cuz I'm hitting it up every 2 hours. I've been taking around a 1.5 teaspoons of psyllium lately and it's helped.

I follow an IF diet, and I'm wondering if that is messing with it. I'll take 1.5 teaspoons of psyllium with my 10g bcaa prior to my 5:30am workout...then not eat anything until 1:00pm or so.


I think I should start taking the psyllium at night instead, prior to my 1,200 cal meal.

Anyone have any thoughts on that?

 

[raze]

Psyllium husks work wonders.