When it comes to constipation, food sensitivities, lack of fiber and prebiotics, or lack of healthy fats could be the culprit
If 50 units is causing significant nausea, your provider may recommend staying at a lower dose for six to eight weeks instead of four before attempting to increase again
It may interfere with chemotherapy drugs or decrease the efficacy of certain antipsychotics
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Excellent sources include: Fruits : Prunes, pears, apples with skin, berries, figs Vegetables : Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, carrots, leafy greens Legumes : Lentils, black beans, chickpeas Whole grains : Oatmeal, quinoa, brown rice, whole wheat bread Nuts and seeds : Almonds, chia seeds, flaxseeds Patients should be counseled that while increasing fiber intake, they must simultaneously increase fluid consumption to prevent worsening constipation