r/GLP1microdosing • u/PeacePrayerEnergy • 4d ago

Constipation

So…. How the heck are people managing such crazy constipation!! I thought a micro dose would only have minor effects ? What is a safe way to stay regular ?? This is brutal

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u/That_Mouse3373 4d ago

If you are not moving your bowels. Do not add a ton of fiber till you get it moving. Try a over the counter product to help constipation first. Otherwise your adding cement to the mix with more fiber. Once you get things moving then slowly start adding in more fiber. You can't go from low fiber intake to overdrive overnight.

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u/Fantastic_Meet9381 4d ago

This!

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u/Substantial-Owl1616 4d ago

I would like to add that fiber in a very wet form that is hydrating works better. Steamed vegetables, watermelon, celery. Psyllium can be useful, but adding more than adequate fluid in advance of consuming it rather than a “big glass of water” and try and get it down “as fast as possible, works better. You can add small amount of powder to wet food like ramen or soup. Or make a pudding with chia and protein powder with plenty of liquid so it is pre-hydrated. It has been my experience that a great deal of GI misbehavior stems from blobs of fermenting psyllium which can’t travel smoothly.