Re: Metamucil powder or capsules? Can I take them?

[Guest guest]

>

> Hi,

> I have always struggled with constipation and used to take Metamucil

> pretty much every night. When I started the SCD diet I stopped the

> metamucil since the powder has sugar. I have been on the diet for

> over a week and am horribly constipated even though I seem to be

> eating plenty of fiber. So I bought some sugar free Metamucil, but

> then saw that it has malodextrin in it. Are the capsules safe? Is

> anything safe for Constipation (prune juice doesn't help either). I

> know my body is probably just adjusting to the diet, but I need

> something to help! Thanks!

>

Metamucil in any form is not legal.

Elaine has a suggested constipation remedy on her website which is temporarily

down.

When it reopens, just enter " constipation " in the search box feature.

I believe it is orange juice combined with prune nectar (Sunsweet) that has been

reduced

by simmering and also eating some nut flour muffins after. Because the prune

nectar

becomes hghly concentrated it may work for you when the prune juice did not.

Also drink

plenty of water. I find cooked vegetables like squash and cauliflower add bulk

and also

help with constipation.

Carol F.

SCD 7 years, celiac

[Guest guest]

Definitely not legal.... sorry.

Adding a magnesium supplement may help a lot...... I would use magnesium

citrate or oxide.... and go with 500 or 600 mgs or more, adjust dose to what

works for you. In a super urgent situation, I would suggest resorting to oral

magnesium sulfate (epsom salts) mixed according to the package directions. This

is only something to use on rare occasions... not daily.... but works quickly.

Many people also report that the Electrolyte Drink, from Elaine's website

www.breakingtheviciouscycle.info , in the Knowledge Base, under " E " .... works

very well in alleviating constipation.

Patti

Metamucil powder or capsules? Can I take them?

Hi,

I have always struggled with constipation and used to take Metamucil

pretty much every night. When I started the SCD diet I stopped the

metamucil since the powder has sugar. I have been on the diet for

over a week and am horribly constipated even though I seem to be

eating plenty of fiber. So I bought some sugar free Metamucil, but

then saw that it has malodextrin in it. Are the capsules safe? Is

anything safe for Constipation (prune juice doesn't help either). I

know my body is probably just adjusting to the diet, but I need

something to help! Thanks!

[Guest guest]

What about apple cider viegar with baking soda added, the electrolite drink on

pecanbread.com in the recipe section, stewed prunes, or prune juice boiled down

to half the amount that you started with in the pot? These are all great

natural ways to get the bowels moving.

Meleah

Metamucil powder or capsules? Can I take them?

Hi,

I have always struggled with constipation and used to take Metamucil

pretty much every night. When I started the SCD diet I stopped the

metamucil since the powder has sugar. I have been on the diet for

over a week and am horribly constipated even though I seem to be

eating plenty of fiber. So I bought some sugar free Metamucil, but

then saw that it has malodextrin in it. Are the capsules safe? Is

anything safe for Constipation (prune juice doesn't help either). I

know my body is probably just adjusting to the diet, but I need

something to help! Thanks!