Question about Poop... yes, poop. Everybody poops!

MercuryBlue

Are you taking an iron supplement? That can sometimes happen if you get too much iron.

I was thinking the same thing. Too much iron can cause this.

mislove68

Eat more flax seed.

You know, I recently bought ground flax seed ... any idea what the ideal amount is in a day?

Not sure how much you should have. Flaxseeds are a a great source of fiber and work as a natural laxative. They are a great way to keep things regular. I did read the following on the mayo clinic website

"Although the Institute of Medicine has not set a recommended daily intake for omega-3 fatty acids, it has established adequate intake amounts of between 1.1 and 1.6 grams a day for adults. One tablespoon of ground flaxseed provides 1.6 grams of omega-3 fatty acids."

I eat a kashi bar every morning with almonds and flax seed. Oh I also read its best to drink alot of water before you eat your breakfast. It helps clear out all the toxic stuff in your body.

Hmmm ... I do take an Omega3 supplement, can't remember how much is in that so I better look when I get home. I have been using 1 tsp in my steel cut oats in the am, but I was thinking that might not be enough ...

Well an Omega3 supplement will not provide the same benefits as in everything that flaxseed provides. That quote was just saying it also provides that much omege3 which also comes from fish. So another WONDERFUL reason we should all have alittle flaxseed in your diet. besides it also helps control estrogen lvls when your in menopause.

fiberartist219

Here's some things to try:

1. Drink more water
2. Eat more vegetables
3. Try a probiotic.

Honestly though, I wouldn't worry too much about the texture. I have a wide variety of dumps, and I only treat constipation if I haven't gone in more than two days. I think by the third day I start hunting down some fiber and Miralax.