Constipation - Psyllium ?

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Kamalakar Pasupuleti said:

I am getting constipated on account of 1500 grams of calcium a day
with Vitamin-D . I am using Metformin for my diabetes . Can I use
Psyllium for my constipation safely w/o any interaction with
the diabetic drug Metformin . Otherwise Pl. suggest a safe fiber
suppliment for my problem . My diet has plenty of fiber but
I think it is not helping .

Regards ,
Kam

Have you made any other changes?

I know of quite a few diabetics on meds who use psyllium supplements;
you must take it with plenty of water, or it can constipate you. Ask
your pharmacist if there's a timing issue with metformin.

Susan

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I am getting constipated on account of 1500 grams of calcium a day
with Vitamin-D . I am using Metformin for my diabetes . Can I use
Psyllium for my constipation safely w/o any interaction with
the diabetic drug Metformin . Otherwise Pl. suggest a safe fiber
suppliment for my problem . My diet has plenty of fiber but
I think it is not helping .

Add some magnesium, that could solve your problem. Magnesium deficiency is
pretty common, you know. If you add fiber also drink more water.

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The calcium is probably aggravating a magnesium defficiency anyway.

Why would anybody take calcium other than media hype?

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I am getting constipated on account of 1500 grams of calcium a day
with Vitamin-D . I am using Metformin for my diabetes . Can I use
Psyllium for my constipation safely w/o any interaction with
the diabetic drug Metformin . Otherwise Pl. suggest a safe fiber
suppliment for my problem . My diet has plenty of fiber but
I think it is not helping .

Add some magnesium, that could solve your problem. Magnesium deficiency is
pretty common, you know. If you add fiber also drink more water.

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I am getting constipated on account of 1500 grams of calcium a day
with Vitamin-D . I am using Metformin for my diabetes . Can I use
Psyllium for my constipation safely w/o any interaction with
the diabetic drug Metformin . Otherwise Pl. suggest a safe fiber
suppliment for my problem . My diet has plenty of fiber but
I think it is not helping .

Add some magnesium, that could solve your problem. Magnesium deficiency is
pretty common, you know. If you add fiber also drink more water.

Agreed....
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Pizza Girl. said:

Why would anybody take calcium other than media hype?

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I am getting constipated on account of 1500 grams of calcium a day
with Vitamin-D . I am using Metformin for my diabetes . Can I use
Psyllium for my constipation safely w/o any interaction with
the diabetic drug Metformin . Otherwise Pl. suggest a safe fiber
suppliment for my problem . My diet has plenty of fiber but
I think it is not helping .

Add some magnesium, that could solve your problem. Magnesium deficiency is
pretty common, you know. If you add fiber also drink more water.

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The calcium is probably aggravating a magnesium defficiency anyway.

This is why it is best to NOT take a calcium supplement.
A balanced multi-mineral that contains Calcium, magnesium and
phosphorous altogether is superior.

There are plenty on the market in liquid or capsule form.
I use "now" brand. Works for me.

Cheers!
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Pizza Girl. said:

The calcium is probably aggravating a magnesium defficiency anyway.

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Why would anybody take calcium other than media hype?

Calcium deficiency is COMMON. Also, about 1/3 of the people
are lactose intolerant to some degree, which means that dairy
products except sharp cheeses are not well tolerated.

The medical recommendations for calcium keep increasing.
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That's a complete crock and you have been totally brainwashed by the dairy
industry. Calcium deficiency is not all that common. Osteoporosis is becoming
more prevalent but those people are usually pissing out the calcium they have.

People that consume dairy typically have lower calcium levels due to the
digestive irritation that milk affords.

There is more calcium in one tablespoon of sesame seeds than a gallon of milk.
Milk is a very poor source of calcium. Dairy is unbalanced, even if it could be
assimilated properly. (here come the cow kissing flamers)

Where did the cows get all this calcium from? ... Salad!

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In article <1129767749.f89acca43c9eebdf1dbe9f20e9af39d7@teranews>,
Calcium deficiency is COMMON. Also, about 1/3 of the people
are lactose intolerant to some degree, which means that dairy
products except sharp cheeses are not well tolerated.

The medical recommendations for calcium keep increasing.
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The calcium is probably aggravating a magnesium defficiency anyway.

Why would anybody take calcium other than media hype?

Because some of us don't get enough of it in our diet. And people with
thyroid problems can be calcium deficient.

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That's a complete crock and you have been totally brainwashed by the dairy
industry. Calcium deficiency is not all that common. Osteoporosis is

becoming

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more prevalent but those people are usually pissing out the calcium they

have.

Quoted message said:

People that consume dairy typically have lower calcium levels due to the
digestive irritation that milk affords.

There is more calcium in one tablespoon of sesame seeds than a gallon of

milk.

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Milk is a very poor source of calcium. Dairy is unbalanced, even if it

could be

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assimilated properly. (here come the cow kissing flamers)

How often do you eat that many sesame seeds at once?

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Where did the cows get all this calcium from? ... Salad!

Yeah. But people are not cows.

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I was advised to take Calcium supplements whilst on Metformin because it
may deplete levels of vitamin B12. Vitamin B12 absorption depends on
calcium which works with vitamin D.
Sue

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The calcium is probably aggravating a magnesium defficiency anyway.

Why would anybody take calcium other than media hype?

Because some of us don't get enough of it in our diet. And people with
thyroid problems can be calcium deficient.

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often do you eat that many sesame seeds at once?

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Where did the cows get all this calcium from? ... Salad!

Yeah. But people are not cows.

But Pizza Girl is and why he/she/it/hermaphrodite is so confused.

-DF

I very oftern eat that many sesame seeds, almost everyday. One sesame snack,
there are four to a personal serving package is an easy source. broccoli and
most vegetables are good vegetable, assimilable sources of calcium.

Shortages of calcium do not happen very often. Osteoporosis victims are flooded
with calcium as their bones "dump" it out.

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That's a complete crock and you have been totally brainwashed by the dairy
industry. Calcium deficiency is not all that common. Osteoporosis is

becoming

Quoted message said:

more prevalent but those people are usually pissing out the calcium they

have.

Quoted message said:

People that consume dairy typically have lower calcium levels due to the
digestive irritation that milk affords.

There is more calcium in one tablespoon of sesame seeds than a gallon of

milk.

Quoted message said:

Milk is a very poor source of calcium. Dairy is unbalanced, even if it

could be

Quoted message said:

assimilated properly. (here come the cow kissing flamers)

How often do you eat that many sesame seeds at once?

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Where did the cows get all this calcium from? ... Salad!

Yeah. But people are not cows.

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Enough in our diet? Do you live on candy and doughnuts? Who told you that? I
supplement promotion company or a doctor that has no nutritional training at
all?

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The calcium is probably aggravating a magnesium defficiency anyway.

Why would anybody take calcium other than media hype?

Because some of us don't get enough of it in our diet. And people with
thyroid problems can be calcium deficient.

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Enough in our diet? Do you live on candy and doughnuts? Who told you that?

I

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supplement promotion company or a doctor that has no nutritional training

at

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all?

Uh... No. And nobody "told" me that. I do have a chart that tells me what
vitamins and minerals are in what foods and what the RDA is for each.

Here is calcium: We need 1,000 to-1,500 mg each day. Natural sources are:
Skim milk, nonfat yogurt, kale, cheeses, collard greens, broccoli, figs,
calcium-fortified orange juice, carob, oats, prunes, asparagus, sesame
seeds, soybeans, tofu, watercress and whey.

Since I have diabetes, I do not consume fruit juice, figs, or oats. I do
not eat soy products because of a thyroid problem. Have a severe dislike
for collard greens, broccoli or asparagus. Can only tolerate kale in small
amounts. Have lactose intolerance so milk is out. Can't stand yogurt and
don't know of a source for whey unless I were to take whey powder. And I
don't. So that pretty much leaves cheese and watercress. Am not likely to
eat watercress in any quantity. And not likely to eat enough cheese each
day to get my RDA.

But perhaps you do? Since your name is Pizza Girl, I presume you eat quite
a lot of it!

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That's a complete crock and you have been totally brainwashed by the dairy
industry. Calcium deficiency is not all that common. Osteoporosis is

becoming

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more prevalent but those people are usually pissing out the calcium they

have.

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Because they are deficient in magnesium or vitamin d

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That's a complete crock and you have been totally brainwashed by the dairy
industry. Calcium deficiency is not all that common. Osteoporosis is

becoming

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more prevalent but those people are usually pissing out the calcium they

have.

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Because they are deficient in magnesium or vitamin d

Yes.

This is why taking a _balanced_ mineral supplement is best.

Calcium by itself ise useless.
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Pizza Girl. said:

That's a complete crock and you have been totally brainwashed by the dairy
industry. Calcium deficiency is not all that common. Osteoporosis is becoming
more prevalent but those people are usually pissing out the calcium they have.

If they are doing this, something else is wrong. Unless
quite low, blood levels of calcium are not much affected
by dietary intake.

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People that consume dairy typically have lower calcium levels due to the
digestive irritation that milk affords.

In that case, they have substantial lactose intolerance.

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There is more calcium in one tablespoon of sesame seeds than a gallon of milk.

Four grams? It will take a lot of convincing for that.

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Milk is a very poor source of calcium. Dairy is unbalanced, even if it could be
assimilated properly. (here come the cow kissing flamers)

I am one who cannot assimilate much properly, except in the
form of hard cheese, and I disagree.

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Where did the cows get all this calcium from? ... Salad!

Cows have these extra stomachs so bacteria can convert
cellulose (the part of the grass we cannot digest at all)
into usable food. I believe these also break down the
oxalic acid in greens which binds to calcium and iron.

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In article <1129767749.f89acca43c9eebdf1dbe9f20e9af39d7@teranews>,
Calcium deficiency is COMMON. Also, about 1/3 of the people
are lactose intolerant to some degree, which means that dairy
products except sharp cheeses are not well tolerated.

Quoted message said:

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The medical recommendations for calcium keep increasing.

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are those of the Statistics Department or of Purdue University.
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The calcium is probably aggravating a magnesium defficiency anyway.

Why would anybody take calcium other than media hype?

Nursing homes and early death. You see, people who break their hips often
end up in nursing homes or hte other side of the daisies faster than those
who don't. A lot faster. Something like 1/3 of people who break their hips
die within a year.

Calcium helps prevent broken hips.

Jeff

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That's a complete crock and you have been totally brainwashed by the dairy
industry. Calcium deficiency is not all that common. Osteoporosis is
becoming
more prevalent but those people are usually pissing out the calcium they
have.

That is because your bones are constantly turning over. It is how our bones
stay strong. The body pees out some of the calcium. That is why you need to
take more.

Your statement is like saying that we don't need to drink fluids becasue we
will only [censored] out the water.

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People that consume dairy typically have lower calcium levels due to the
digestive irritation that milk affords.

Evidence please.

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There is more calcium in one tablespoon of sesame seeds than a gallon of
milk.
Milk is a very poor source of calcium. Dairy is unbalanced, even if it
could be
assimilated properly. (here come the cow kissing flamers)

I think the cow-kissing flamers would agree with you. It it is the PETA
(People Eating Tasty Animals) who disagree with you.

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Where did the cows get all this calcium from? ... Salad!

Then eat salad rich in calcium.

Jeff

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In article <1129767749.f89acca43c9eebdf1dbe9f20e9af39d7@teranews>,
Calcium deficiency is COMMON. Also, about 1/3 of the people
are lactose intolerant to some degree, which means that dairy
products except sharp cheeses are not well tolerated.

The medical recommendations for calcium keep increasing.
--
This address is for information only. I do not claim that these views
are those of the Statistics Department or of Purdue University.
Herman Rubin, Department of Statistics, Purdue University
[email hidden] Phone: (765)494-6054 FAX: (765)494-0558