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Title: Why do i get constipated when I up my protein intake?
Post by: BobbyHasBeenBad on November 16, 2008, 09:32:43 PM
Hello.

When i increase protein i get constipated. I increase water as well and take psyllium husk?

Is something wrong or should i just take more psyllium husk?

Thanks.
Title: Re: Why do i get constipated when I up my protein intake?
Post by: iron_dawg on November 16, 2008, 10:25:32 PM
Quote from: BobbyHasBeenBad on November 16, 2008, 09:32:43 PM
Hello.

When i increase protein i get constipated. I increase water as well and take psyllium husk?

Is something wrong or should i just take more psyllium husk?

Thanks.
how much fiber are you taking in...?
Title: Re: Why do i get constipated when I up my protein intake?
Post by: BobbyHasBeenBad on November 16, 2008, 11:32:32 PM
Quote from: iron_dawg on November 16, 2008, 10:25:32 PM
how much fiber are you taking in...?

I take approximately 2 spoonfuls of psyllium husk per day and now 3.
Title: Re: Why do i get constipated when I up my protein intake?
Post by: tbombz on November 16, 2008, 11:34:02 PM
well maybe you need more vgetable fiber. psyllium is a different kind of fiber. one is soluble one is insoluble. you might just need to get more of the other kind(veggie).
Title: Re: Why do i get constipated when I up my protein intake?
Post by: BobbyHasBeenBad on November 17, 2008, 12:44:43 AM
Quote from: tbombz on November 16, 2008, 11:34:02 PM
well maybe you need more vgetable fiber. psyllium is a different kind of fiber. one is soluble one is insoluble. you might just need to get more of the other kind(veggie).

Thank you tbomb I don't eat many vegetables because i fidn then yucky but I will try and force more down.
Title: Re: Why do i get constipated when I up my protein intake?
Post by: Rimbaud on November 17, 2008, 06:36:17 AM
Other then upping your protein how has your diet changed? There could really be a lot of variables here.
Title: Re: Why do i get constipated when I up my protein intake?
Post by: Necrosis on November 17, 2008, 09:27:43 AM
Quote from: BobbyHasBeenBad on November 17, 2008, 12:44:43 AM
Thank you tbomb I don't eat many vegetables because i fidn then yucky but I will try and force more down.

you find them yucky? LOL...

psyllium can cause constipation if proper hydration is not followed.
Title: Re: Why do i get constipated when I up my protein intake?
Post by: Rimbaud on November 17, 2008, 09:28:57 AM
Quote from: BobbyHasBeenBad on November 17, 2008, 12:44:43 AM
Thank you tbomb I don't eat many vegetables because i fidn then yucky but I will try and force more down.

Try adding some kidney beans to your chicken & rice...
Title: Re: Why do i get constipated when I up my protein intake?
Post by: BobbyHasBeenBad on November 17, 2008, 10:44:47 AM
Thank you for the advice. I think my problem may have been no veggies...I will try adding them in my diet first even though tey are yucky.

I will let you know how ti goes.
Title: Re: Why do i get constipated when I up my protein intake?
Post by: Princess L on November 17, 2008, 11:15:07 AM
Jerry Seinfeld's wife has a book out on how to disguise food and make it yummy for kids.  Maybe that's something to look into.

Also, don't forget fruit.  Lots of high fiber ones - strawberries, kiwi, apple...
Title: Re: Why do i get constipated when I up my protein intake?
Post by: BobbyHasBeenBad on November 18, 2008, 10:28:39 PM
Quote from: Princess L on November 17, 2008, 11:15:07 AM
Jerry Seinfeld's wife has a book out on how to disguise food and make it yummy for kids.  Maybe that's something to look into.

Also, don't forget fruit.  Lots of high fiber ones - strawberries, kiwi, apple...

Hahahahahahahaha that is a funny idea but a good one actually I like jerry seinfeld.

I upped  my vegetables --yucky!-- and have been pooping a bit more. Thank you again.