How you can Ease Low-Carb Constipation

I don’t know how people get constipated eating this way? From the first day in April 2019 to now….nope, it’s like a flush. I do NOT go after fiber or eat anything high in fiber anyways. I usually get only 4 10 grams of fiber a day and am fine. I actually feel my best with little to no fiber, fiber makes me bloated, diarrhea, dehydrated, peeing a lot because of dehydration, drinking a lot because of peeing…up all night peeing. You get the hint. I am finding even avoiding kale makes me feel better all day and night. I’m believing the “fiber myth” is real, as in, it’s just a myth. Our ancestors did not scavenge all day to get 28 grams of fiber a day. Inuit do not get any fiber pretty much.

Sauerkraut is good. Get the raw kind from a health food store (Mom’s Organic Market, etc) or make your own. If it is in a can or a package from a grocery store, it is pasteurized and the probiotics have been killed.

Prunes is a quick fix that works but dry fruits arent keto and the problem long term isn’t addressed but it beats stomach cramps.

Yes there are studies that prove that people on low-carb high-protein or keto diets actually have more regular bowel movements than any of the other patients that were studied on high-fiber Etc.
I think like most people all are defining is constipation is that with a low-carb diet or keto diet you do not get the overwhelming urge to go. And when you go because you’re eating low fiber or low-residue the volume of the stool is much less as a matter of fact sometimes even coming out like rabbit pellets. On another note you brought out MCT oil I just started taking it yesterday and have suffered the Limited diarrhea and if you happen to be cooking and using coconut oil and you take the MCT just this morning I became rapidly tachycardic beating so fast I can hardly count but it was between 150 and 180 beats a minute. As a tribute to my coronary vasculature I suffered no tightness or pain or anything in my chest and after a few minutes at slow down to about 90. I reviewed what literature I can find on this and evidently this is common with people who are sensitive to MCT and or if you take MCT along with coconut oil it can cause arrhythmias. There is also the chance that I took a little too much because I did not measure I just kind of poured a little bit into my coffee cup. But I think this is a serious warning with regards to the potential side effects. Because if I had had any pre previous arrhythmias or cardiovascular disease it could have been a lot worse.

Carbs go through your system the fastest. So people with high carb diets are going to go more. Also, a lot of people don’t realize that you pee out fat not poop it. So of course on a higher fat diet you’ll poop less.
Too much cheese can constipate some people. I only have it a couple times a week anyway. Pork has always done the same, for me, for whatever reason.
I think we should pay attention to how we feel. If you just haven’t pooped in a couple days, you’re probably fine. If you feel backed up, you might wanna try some natural remedies. Like Metamucil or Seena(if it’s you’re first time using Seena tea. I’d only drink half and save the rest. It can be too powerful for some people.) A lot of other laxatives can cause your body to become dependant on them to go. Making things worse.

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So, I think ketogenic diet is a winter diet. Harsh winter, the winter where you don’t really sweat. People who live in a warm to hot climates shouldnt really do keto because they will keep loosing a lot of minerals with sweat without replenishing them naturally.

Omg Thank so much for this information. 3 days on Keto and haven’t went. I was seriously starting to worry.

Right. I’ve gone twice in 3 1/2 weeks. Getting discouraged with this.

Hello Ashley, I wanna thank you for your videos there are so informative! this is my first week on Ketos and it feels like there so much to learn, but I’m glad you clarified everything your videos are so motivating and inspiring��

“you only think you’re constipated” my gut would highly disagree with you… Pain doesn’t lie.

Is there a reason why you might get mucus in your bowel when on keto?

Thank you, I was getting concerned. I’m glad I came across your channel

My friend says that “it hurts so much” when I enter the ‘back door’ with my powerhouse drill. But I’m not the one who talks about a bowel movement by saying “I just dropped a few brown logs”. That’s not a happy time, particularly when I find them on the bathroom floor.

Can i get flax seed instead of chia seed for constipation issue?

It’s just terrible. It took me about 3 months to be almost normal. I had medicine but only worked at the beginning. I quit keto and after 20 days I’m feeling so much better. Best of luck to all of you.

When i was eating kraft dinner i was having number 2 every single day no problem, now there is sometimes i don’t need number 2 for 2 days.

I’ve heard that keto dieting can cause insulin resistance and that if your in ketosis you are insulin resistant until you come out of it any truth to this? love your videos by the way:)

Started keto March 4th and have taken only 3 ������ (ITS now March 10th), I feel great but I was beginning to wonder

You did not say anything about the effect of steroids on blood sugar. If one is doing the 6 day regimen, it will take a few weeks to clear the body.

Since i started the keto diet i eat almost every day an avocado, no wonder i never had any problems with my digestion

Constipation was a make-or-break keto issue for me as it led to actual impaction and total inability to move, requiring enema. Now I take 1 tablespoon of psyllium husk in 1/2 cup water with each of two keto meals a day, sipping at intervals to mix it well with the food. I follow that with 1 tablespoon of chia seeds in water. Outstanding results. It is hopeful to think that this may not be necessary as I get farther along in fat adaptation. Many thanks for all that you do.

Thank you for the video. It got so bad for me that I called the doctor. He put me on laxatives. I’m going to try your recommendations as well and hopefully get over this.

Kimchi has chili peppers which are full of lectins as well as eggplants. Lectins cause leaky gut.

I do over the counter soluble fiber tablets along with avocado and lots of green veggies.

Omg this video helps!!!!! I was wondering why I was not…. thank you!!!

My keto constipation was relieved by eating a keto cookie sweetened monkfruit and alcohol sugars-that’ll loosen you up in a big way!

Great points on potassium electrolyte, we need much more and i use adrenal cocktail to load up my potassium then magnesium
mct is excellent for keto

I knew I’d find a video from you about this! You’ve answered many of my questions thank u

“Smooth Move tea” (name on box) or detox tea… found in the tea section of your local grocery store (even Walmart carries it under $4). Natural herbs.

Great tips for constipation. Not sure about tip no. 3 Fibre though. There does not appear to have any science to show that fibre helps bowel movement. In fact fibre might have the opposite effect as it makes the stools larger and therefore harder to pass through

Yeah! Don’t walk too far. All these joggers stopping to have a dump in the randomness ;-).

Many thanks for the Endure electrolyte recommendation from a previous video. I have been using it several weeks now-think it was something my body was missing. Good idea on adding chia seeds to yogurt; I will try it.
You mentioned serving asparagus to guests. Perhaps a side theme, but it might make an interesting video to discuss what you like to serve visitors in your home and how you navigate that situation.

for electrolytes KetoAde 40 oz bottle of water with NoSalt all potassium 1/4 tsp (I use a heaping 1/4), mixed with magnesium citrate I like Natural Calm powder. Mix in a few drops of STUR flavoring and sip thru out the day. Chia seed pudding: 2 tbsp of chia seeds, mixed with some coconut cream or HWC in a bowl (can also add some water to thin out a bit) add vanilla extract, monkfruit sweetener and a little bit of dark choc cocoa powder you get dessert along with benefits of chia seeds

I’m on Day 7. Yesterday and today I’ve had the completely opposite reaction. And I now have pimples and weird body odor. Is that typical??

Thank you for taking on this taboo subject. I want to share with you and your other subscribers what has helped me. It is in line with what you are saying in your video. I have added magnesium, digestive enzymes, L-Carnitine and buffered Vitamin C to my daily vitamins. This has been extremely helpful with regularity and comfort. I also would like your opinion on whether or not to consider adding potato starch to your diet? I have read that this can be helpful in promoting healthy gut bacteria.

Fiber both soluble and insoluble is actually the cause for digestive issues even in small quantity in a ketogenic diet. Our colon can no longer process fiber as well as herbivores. The small amount of ketones we get from short chain triglycerides via microbiome does not outweigh the benefits. There are also anti-nutrients, lechtins, oxalates, etc that some are more sensitive to than others. There is also FODMAPS that we need to be aware of. Try ZCHF keto (carnivore) for a few weeks and you would be surprised that any digestive issues and any other complications that LCHF keto can’t address may just get resolved. There may be a 1-week microbiome adjustment period but will be smooth sailing after. Dr Paul Mason and Dr Paul Saladino go into the scientific data analysis as fiber not being an essential just like how carbohydrate is a non-essential for humans.

man im 13 and on keto for 16 days and i ate kfc once and I was thinking thats why Im constipated but idrk

I have dry stool. You solution is not clear. The muscles are good. Just need softer stool. Fiber? Minerals?

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i need help please i got constipated and and suffering from anal fissure. please its so painful i need help

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This video is not useful. I think most people know the difference between being constipated and just having less bowel movements, and many of those who clicked here are actually experiencing painful constipation after starting a keto diet.

New to keto, I wonder what your experience is with weight loss and excess skin. Does it snap back? Thought maybe others have the same question.

This is just superb, been searching for “how to relieve constipation” for a while now, and I think this has helped. Have you ever come across Qaneah Neynna Takeover (just google it )? Ive heard some decent things about it and my colleague got excellent results with it.

I fell off keto and got put into hospital for diverticuloscious? And I want be prepared for when I get back on the wagon.

We all sound educated when we use big words and a baby voice

While boarshead sauerkraut is fermented I believe the addition of Sodium Benzoate and Sodium Sulfite listed on the ingredientskill any good probiotics. I’m not positive about this any scientists out there? I just ferment my own it’s really simple and you can control the type of salt used and the flavor/texture based on how long you ferment.

There is no info backing up your theory. You have given no facts. Nothing saying where you got your information. So all this is, is just a theory of yours. If your not pooping at least,AT LEAST once a day….something is wrong. You should never be comfortable with waste just sitting in your intestines. Just show some hard facts. Thats all im saying.

Thanks for the excellent content Paul, it’s greatly appreciated:)

I’m on keto, just went 5 days without a visit to bathroom for number 2 ��….until today �� I can’t let that happen again!! Apple cider vinegar helped along with this video. Thanks ��

All of this makes me question Keto. Maybe just a low carb diet ����‍♂️. More veggies, some healthy facts, some complex carbs, and some protein. Just don’t eat trash. Don’t over eat. Plus Intermittent Fasting.

I noticed that when I added 1 tbsp of MCT Oil to my routine that it helped to normalize my digestion. Before that I was almost starting to get concerned because my fiber was so low. I have started to try to get at least 9-10g a day of fiber in my diet to see how that impacts the diet. Undetermined results, but it has not adversely impacted my digestion.

im glad to here that. my question is i cant pass a bowel movement in three days and my stomach hurts

Hahaha avocado has few carbs,dude go and check all Google pages about avocado…1 avocado can kick u out of keto…lost intrest what you say in your videos…how or where you bought those 2 mln subscribes???,perhaps Turkey

Been doing keto since may 2019. Iv lost 100 pounds but now have hemorrhoids. I think I’m done with keto!

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Anjir fruit is best for constipation… It have lot’s of soluble fibre

I’m mostly carnivore now but I do eat apples, partly as a treat but they also move things right along. Sadly, most vegetables are high in oxalates, which might be problematic.

so happy to have discovered you!!! Can’t believe you didn/t come up earlier in my suggestions.
As for the aforementioned issue �� Magnesium and senna always help, but not forgetting our veggies/fibre is up there too!!

I put a little Himalayan salt to my food. Isn’t that enough? I have high blood pressure so I try and keep it under 1500 MG a day.

I’m eating all those vegetables. Nit drinking enough water. Have to remember that.
Thank you!!!

So much research has come out recently saying that not only is high fiber not necessary, but can be harmful to those with gut issues.

Yes. Constipation was the first issue I had to deal with after I started keto. ����

Is there a minimum length of time that is safe/ok to NOT poop? It’s been 4 days now…it just seems too long! I don’t feel bloated at all and feel fine..but I was used to daily excrement! I will for sure do the salt, avocado, and other ideas here…

1) drink lemon tea 2) stay hydrated 3) eat high fibre veg 4) self massage 5) yoga pose for constipation

It works!!! I made a stew with chicken broth and spinach-ELECTROLYTES and I had a half of avocado-POTASSIUM and than I had little bit of broccoli and mixed greens-FIBER. And some CHIA SEED to get it all going.

No dairy, no meat.
Thank you for all your knowledge!! ♥️

Bruh I feel like I’m shitting out a concrete football! ��������

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Thank you so very much for the pointers regarding this problem. It’s something I suffer from a great deal and now I have a better understanding as to how to combat it. A gallon of water a day? Too much for me but I’ll certainly make sure my litres are Himalayan ready. Thanks

This was helpful (and very timely). I’m new to a Lo-Carb diet and not on a Keto diet yet but I can see where I might have gone down the wrong route on overloading on meat/protein vs. more fiber.

great information. I was worried that maybe I was not doing something right!!! Going to watch all your videos!!

why would you have toilet paper as the picture for constipation? if your constipated the shit is usually totally solid and you barely need to wipe.

I simply add salt and and a quarter dose of Miralax to my morning bulletproof coffee. Problem solved.

Thank you for this information! I’ve been doing keto for a month now and will do days without having to go, but I feel completely fine. I figured if I wasn’t in pain that I should be good.. thanks again for the clarification ��

I’m having this problem. Just finished 5 weeks. Maybe 3 BM in that time. Had to take a gentle softener for two of them. I faithfully drink 8 glasses of water in 16 oz glasses. That’s 2 gallons I think. I can’t imagine that I need mod. Anyone answer?

I’m constipated since I started keto. I am thinking of quitting it. It’s so uncomfortable. I have never been constipated but doing keto did. Before keto, I do �� daily 1-2 times. Im so frustrated.

To combat this i mix one tablespoon of chia seeds and one tablespoon of psyllium husk into a glass of water every morning. works a treat

I think Dr. Keith looked better when he was heavier. Just sayin’.

Not true that humans are made to eat meat. Please watch Game Changers.

How do you use or take the psyllium husk, and what does it taste like? Please need ideas/recommendations! Would like to try it. This is the first time I’ve heard of it. Thank you for sharing. Found super informative and helpful!:)

Based on this information ketosis seems like an unnatural state if it requires to supplement