Tue, Jul-15-03, 19:55
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Senior Member
Posts: 287
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Plan: Atkins
Stats: 165/148/148
BF:23%/15.3%/15%
Progress: 100%
Location: Belmont, MA
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Originally Posted by doreen T
Hmmm ... I'm not sure the reason why the intestinal "thing" isn't moving. I routinely eat 15g fiber per day, sometimes a bit more or less, and no problem. I don't use psyllium (allergic), sometimes have flax seed .. but not every day. In fact, if I go over 20 - 25g fiber for more than a couple days in a row, I'm in the bathroom rather more than I care to be 
One thing, I know that fiber requires the action of bacteria in the large intestine in order to be most effective. I hate to suggest another pill, but you might find supplementing with acidolphilus-bifidus to be helpful (take on an empty stomach). Only needs to be taken temporarily, to help "repopulate" a depleted bacterial flora.
Just a thought 
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Thanks Doreen. I'll try Colonic Jake's  flax seed concoction and see if that helps kick start the old bowls. If not, I might consider a trip to the doc. But I'll look into the acidolphilis-bifidus supplement... bacteria depletion could be what's happening, or at least contributing.
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