Fibre supplements

lovinglife · Mar 24, 2019

bulkbiker said:
Or maybe not

Interesting especially about the ketones, this is only my experience but I have found if I don't have SOME fibre (not high fibre) from above ground veggies I get constipation that in the past because of diverticular disease has lead to diverticulitis and serious infection needing antibiotics and two admissions to hospital narrowly avoiding operations both times - it was far too nasty and painful to experiment having no fibre.

Have to say I am doing nicely on keto diet getting my fibre from veggies only

merlin 2 · Mar 24, 2019

lovinglife said:
Interesting especially about the ketones, this is only my experience but I have found if I don't have SOME fibre (not high fibre) from above ground veggies I get constipation that in the past because of diverticular disease has lead to diverticulitis and serious infection needing antibiotics and two admissions to hospital narrowly avoiding operations both times - it was far too nasty and painful to experiment having no fibre.

Have to say I am doing nicely on keto diet getting my fibre from veggies only

sounds like you have been through it and good ideas

James_Donnelly · Mar 25, 2019

I don't get enough fibre either.

I'm going to start taking vitafibre. It's available from myprotein. Only 30 calories a serving but has 14g of fibre in it which should help bump me up to what I'm supposed to be getting.

Indy51 · Mar 25, 2019

I think fibre - like almost all dietary components - is a very individual thing. We all need to find out how much or how little works for us. Also need to factor in things like salt intake, magnesium, water, fat consumption - all can affect bowel motility.

Serena51 · Mar 26, 2019

Water, water, and yet more water …….4 - 5 litres will flush it all out .

Fruitella · Mar 26, 2019

Serena51 said:
Water, water, and yet more water …….4 - 5 litres will flush it all out .

I drink mainly water but 5 litres ounds excessive for the body to tolerate.

Fruitella · Mar 26, 2019

merlin 2 said:
Recently diagnosed T2 i also have divetticullitis ive totally overhauled my diets reduced carbs included more fruit veg dairy fish poultry etc but im struggling with constipation ive tried having more fibre i just dont know what to do. any advice would be great

Would you be able to tolerate butternut squash? Works well for me. To prepare it I chop off a thick slice, peel and chop it then cook in the microwave for about 6m in a bit of water.

julie56 · Mar 26, 2019

Fibogel is a gentle way of getting fibre into your diet - orange flavour the best in my opinion. The NHS does advise to change to a low fibre diet during a flare up of diverticulitis - might be worth having a look at their info:https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/diverticular-disease-and-diverticulitis/

millenium · Mar 26, 2019

julie56 said:
Fibogel is a gentle way of getting fibre into your diet - orange flavour the best in my opinion. The NHS does advise to change to a low fibre diet during a flare up of diverticulitis - might be worth having a look at their info:https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/diverticular-disease-and-diverticulitis/

Fibogel is heavily marked up flavoured psyllum husk powder.

merlin 2 · Mar 27, 2019

James_Donnelly said:
I don't get enough fibre either.

I'm going to start taking vitafibre. It's available from myprotein. Only 30 calories a serving but has 14g of fibre in it which should help bump me up to what I'm supposed to be getting.

sounds good i will try this thanks

millenium · Mar 27, 2019

When taking fibre supplements, make sure u drink enough water. If not, they may form hard stool that will constipate. Psyllium work best when combine with flaxmeal in 1:1 ratio. Supplements work best with food natural fibre. Exercise will increase muscular contractions in the bowel, so do not neglect these aspects.

James_Donnelly · Mar 27, 2019

millenium said:
When taking fibre supplements, make sure u drink enough water. If not, they may form hard stool that will constipate. Psyllium work best when combine with flaxmeal in 1:1 ratio. Supplements work best with food natural fibre. Exercise will increase muscular contractions in the bowel, so do not neglect these aspects.

I tend to drink about 2L of water a day plus then whatever is it in every else I eat/drink. How much are you supposed to get?

millenium · Mar 27, 2019

James_Donnelly said:
I tend to drink about 2L of water a day plus then whatever is it in every else I eat/drink. How much are you supposed to get?

That is more than enough.

merlin 2 · Mar 27, 2019

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James_Donnelly said:
I tend to drink about 2L of water a day plus then whatever is it in every else I eat/drink. How much are you supposed to get?

drink about the same i find i feel better when i drink water some say 1.5 litres some say 2 so not totally sure.

merlin 2 · Mar 28, 2019

bulkbiker said:
Or maybe not

Thankyou

merlin 2 · Mar 28, 2019

lovinglife said:
Interesting especially about the ketones, this is only my experience but I have found if I don't have SOME fibre (not high fibre) from above ground veggies I get constipation that in the past because of diverticular disease has lead to diverticulitis and serious infection needing antibiotics and two admissions to hospital narrowly avoiding operations both times - it was far too nasty and painful to experiment having no fibre.

Have to say I am doing nicely on keto diet getting my fibre from veggies only

Sound advice much appreciated

merlin 2 · Mar 28, 2019

millenium said:
That is more than enough.

Cheers

merlin 2 · Mar 28, 2019

millenium said:
When taking fibre supplements, make sure u drink enough water. If not, they may form hard stool that will constipate. Psyllium work best when combine with flaxmeal in 1:1 ratio. Supplements work best with food natural fibre. Exercise will increase muscular contractions in the bowel, so do not neglect these aspects.

Thankyou so much im glad ive found somewhere for great advice

Serena51 · Apr 13, 2019

Fruitella said:
I drink mainly water but 5 litres ounds excessive for the body to tolerate.

10 glasses in a day will work clearing the blockage but don't do on a regular daily basis. Maybe once a week if necessary, if not working get medical advice.

Devonmade · Jun 23, 2019

I too have been suffering with diverticulitis, more so I feel since reducing carbs. The husk someone mentioned above, isn't Fybogel from the doc the same thing? If so, I might ask about it as I am over 60

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