Constipation from too much protein??

**rocco923** · 05-17-2002, 05:34 PM

I have had this problem for years has anyone else. No matter which brand of whey protein i use i am still constipated. I use lactaid to mix it and it doesnt work. I take Psyllum Seed Husks but it only works sometimes. Any suggestions????

**RATM** · 05-17-2002, 05:46 PM

rocco, i have this problem anytime that i am dieting for a show. I think that its from the lack of fiber than the amount of protein. I take sugar free orange flavored citrucel in the morning and it seems to be ok for me. give it a try

**livnnfit** · 05-18-2002, 08:02 PM

I had the same problem even after supplementing with fibre, until I read about product called Dong Quai - taken 1 capsule twice a day and it's been working so far.

**broncojosh** · 05-18-2002, 08:18 PM

I get the shits from all the protien, never constipation.

**EXCESS** · 05-18-2002, 08:36 PM

Well said Josh! I'll never figure out how protein could ever cause constipation.

**Neo** · 05-25-2002, 12:02 AM

Originally posted by broncojosh
I get the shits from all the protien, never constipation.

Amen to that bro!!!!

**D3m3nt3d** · 05-26-2002, 02:11 PM

lol well um...i have been constipated from too much protein...or u might call it rabbit shit however the gas is what kills me from too much protein

**Iwan2bsolid2** · 05-27-2002, 11:34 AM

Originally posted by D3m3nt3d
lol well um...i have been constipated from too much protein...or u might call it rabbit shit however the gas is what kills me from too much protein

The gas kill me and the people around me...I swear I could probably run half the U.S. energy from just the gas I produce.

. But about the constipation, this happens to me when I eliminate carbs and up the protein. It's because you are not getting enough fiber like everyone has stated. Make sure you eat lost of Brocoli and have a 1/2 cup of Fiber ED...if your on a Low Carb diet.

**Iron horse** · 06-02-2002, 08:32 AM

up your veggie in take bro!

**sp9** · 06-02-2002, 07:54 PM

Have a bowl of Allbran, ten grams of fibre in one cup. Have a 2 cup bowl with some skim milk if you can afford the sugar from the milk, if not take a fibercon.

**Tock** · 06-02-2002, 09:01 PM

A cup or two of (cooked) dry beans will get ya going. Add a bit of psylium (sp?) husks from your local health food shop (I mix 2 spoons with 2 spoons of Tang & H2O--tastes like pulpy OJ) and you'll be good to go for sure . . .