LCHF diet causes constipation.

[rajivkr02]

You have to very careful in switching to lchf diet as I had experienced constipation despite having plenty ofwater and 2 tomatoes and 1 kheera and nariyal pani and 1 litre butter milk.as I have read 1 tsf flax oil in milk at night can give some relief.talk to you when i will experience the bliss.any suggestions.....no ayurveda please.

[Hidden]

Coconut water helps in diarrhea control, is constipative.

[rajivkr02 in reply to Hidden]

It is rich source of potassium which is good for reducing blood pressure.it is an best ideal fluid how can it aggravate constipation.anyway one glass can be taken .although I mostly rely on 1 litre masti buttermilk from amul.thanks

[Hidden in reply to rajivkr02]

in Calcutta in old days when anyone suffered from diarrhea doctor prescribed coconut water. I happened to have a couple of coconut trees in my villa and during a thunder storm a whole bunch came down. While going for an outing I took about 3-4 tender coconut waters to keep me going. No dehydration, nice taste but constipative. Avoid when you have digestive tendency. Also butter milk is constipative tendency and to be avoided when you feel that way. Orange with pulp and skin (not the peel) is very good.

[rajivkr02 in reply to Hidden]

Death in diarrhoe does not happen due to only water loss.the problem is sodium potassium imbalance.slight imbalance is there and heart will stop pumping.plenty of potassium in coco water saves lives.for sodium ORS is given.this is the practical solution.it was not given becos it will stop colonic movement.

[Hidden in reply to rajivkr02]

ok. thank you. good i wrote back to you so i could get this info.

[ranj]

I would advise to take 2 tsp of isabgol husk mixed in a glass of water before half an hour of dinner and I do not think you will face any constipation problem. I also faced the same problem due to reduced intake of chapatis but it has gone after using isabgol husk. It also helps in reduction in cholesterol to some extent.

[rajivkr02 in reply to ranj]

I will try it and will let you know in a day or two.although isabghol is time tested.....

[rajivkr02]

You r right even in emergency situation were nothing is available coco water is the only life saving fluid which is used.

[sonu1196]

i don't think so. intead it it helps to ease the motion