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I've recently started taking protein powder and its making me constipated. I don't want to take any man-made medication unless I have to so I am wondering if anyone know of natural laxatives from natural food sources. I ate a big handful of prunes and that did nothing. I eat plenty of fruit and vege and drink plenty of water, I don't think its from lack of fiber, its from the protein powder. I'd like to continue with protein powder as i am trying to build some muscles... any suggestions anyone?

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I haven't done protein powders in a couple of years. But if you're going to use them, be prepared to drink A LOT of water for starters, just to digest the protein powder. You can try blending it with fruit in a smoothie, seems to help. As for a natural laxative, I've never found anything better than fresh squeezed orange juice on an empty stomach.

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But if you're going to use them, be prepared to drink A LOT of water for starters, just to digest the protein powder.

 

Yes good point, even though I already drink plenty of water I have not increased my water intake when I started taking protein powders. Last night I drank a large pot of sina tea and that works... except I was at work all day today with a stomach cramp. Marcina... 5 times a day?! I'm loving the sound of that!... will dig into my large stash of flax seeds

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I've recently started taking protein powder and its making me constipated. I don't want to take any man-made medication unless I have to so I am wondering if anyone know of natural laxatives from natural food sources. I ate a big handful of prunes and that did nothing. I eat plenty of fruit and vege and drink plenty of water, I don't think its from lack of fiber, its from the protein powder. I'd like to continue with protein powder as i am trying to build some muscles... any suggestions anyone?

 

If you've increased your protein you DEFINITELY need to increase your water.

 

Try to get in a minimum of 90 oz a day.

 

Dandelion Root Tea is a natural laxative. you can find it at a healthfood store

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