Comments on: Sluggish gut? Let’s talk about constipation. https://blog.katescarlata.com/2017/12/07/sluggish-gut-lets-talk-constipation/ Kate Scarlata RD Fri, 11 Jan 2019 15:53:27 +0000 hourly 1 By: Megan King https://blog.katescarlata.com/2017/12/07/sluggish-gut-lets-talk-constipation/#comment-1573143 Wed, 03 Jan 2018 00:17:39 +0000 https://blog.katescarlata.com/?p=11254#comment-1573143 Kate, Is psyllium husk low fodmap then?

]]> By: chris https://blog.katescarlata.com/2017/12/07/sluggish-gut-lets-talk-constipation/#comment-1572790 Tue, 12 Dec 2017 01:36:25 +0000 https://blog.katescarlata.com/?p=11254#comment-1572790 Timely since I am going to my gastro next week concerning slow gut, methane gas (flatulence), and eczema which has been driving me insane for several months. Any other questions I need to ask or words of advice are welcomed!

]]> By: katescarlata https://blog.katescarlata.com/2017/12/07/sluggish-gut-lets-talk-constipation/#comment-1572764 Mon, 11 Dec 2017 00:38:50 +0000 https://blog.katescarlata.com/?p=11254#comment-1572764 In reply to Beth.

Yes, it is a pediatric formula–but okay for adults too!

]]> By: katescarlata https://blog.katescarlata.com/2017/12/07/sluggish-gut-lets-talk-constipation/#comment-1572763 Mon, 11 Dec 2017 00:38:07 +0000 https://blog.katescarlata.com/?p=11254#comment-1572763 In reply to Karen.

Glad you found it informative, Karen!

]]> By: Karen https://blog.katescarlata.com/2017/12/07/sluggish-gut-lets-talk-constipation/#comment-1572718 Sat, 09 Dec 2017 05:07:21 +0000 https://blog.katescarlata.com/?p=11254#comment-1572718 Excellent article. Thank you for continuing to get good information out to us.

]]> By: Beth https://blog.katescarlata.com/2017/12/07/sluggish-gut-lets-talk-constipation/#comment-1572695 Fri, 08 Dec 2017 14:37:05 +0000 https://blog.katescarlata.com/?p=11254#comment-1572695 In reply to Beth.

Ugh, sorry for the typos.

]]> By: Beth https://blog.katescarlata.com/2017/12/07/sluggish-gut-lets-talk-constipation/#comment-1572694 Fri, 08 Dec 2017 14:36:17 +0000 https://blog.katescarlata.com/?p=11254#comment-1572694 Kate, the probiitic you mention – BioGaia ProTectis – seems to be one marketed for young children. I assume there’s no harm in an adult taking it as well? I take a pretty large dose of magnesium for my migraine disease. My IBS tends towards constipation. The combination seems to have resulted in soft stills, but a still sluggish gut. L. reuteri is one strain that is supposed to be migraine safe (not histamine producing). I may give this one a try. Thanks!

]]> By: Nikki https://blog.katescarlata.com/2017/12/07/sluggish-gut-lets-talk-constipation/#comment-1572692 Fri, 08 Dec 2017 13:28:29 +0000 https://blog.katescarlata.com/?p=11254#comment-1572692 In reply to Megan King.

This is exactly what I have been doing as well with great results! Also sticking with a low fodmap diet has greatly helped reduce gas, bloating, and pain. I eat lots of fruits and veggies as well.

]]> By: katescarlata https://blog.katescarlata.com/2017/12/07/sluggish-gut-lets-talk-constipation/#comment-1572690 Fri, 08 Dec 2017 12:03:10 +0000 https://blog.katescarlata.com/?p=11254#comment-1572690 In reply to Karina P..

Thanks for sharing! Research has shown the low FODMAP diet can help individuals with constipation too. The Halmos paper in Gastroenterology in 2014.

]]> By: katescarlata https://blog.katescarlata.com/2017/12/07/sluggish-gut-lets-talk-constipation/#comment-1572687 Fri, 08 Dec 2017 11:59:00 +0000 https://blog.katescarlata.com/?p=11254#comment-1572687 In reply to Teri.

Yes, when magnesium is poorly absorbed–it can put water into the intestine–and works well for some people to help with constipation. 350-400 milligrams seems to be the sweet spot dose for most. It is important to run by your doctor the use of magnesium to be sure there are no contraindications given your medical history –but most people I work with tolerate it well.

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