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    magnesium citrate???

    hello everyone! i started induction 4 days ago and now have severe constipation and am having stomach cramps. i want a clean induction and was wondering it anyone knows if its okay to take magnesium citrate? the ingredients r citric acid, lemon oil, polyethylene glycol, sodium bicarbonate, sodium saccharinn, sucrose and purified water. my body seems to be really sensitive to artificial sweetners therefore im trying to stay away from them. but im in pain and need something. i would appreciate the input. thanks!


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    Re: magnesium citrate???

    sucrose=carbs
    Started November 1, 2006
    Restarted June 1, 2009
    25 year old male, 6'2"
    SW-374
    CW-286
    GW-215ish

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      Re: magnesium citrate???

      Hi Mayceo. Not sure about the magnesium citrate. It's true that sucrose is carby... if it's a tiny tiny amount you'd need to try it and see if it stalled you.
      It would perhaps be better to try psyllium husks or flaxseed (ground). These are allowed in induction, for constipation. Start with one tablespoon (you can sprinkle it in salads or use one of the many induction friendly recipes you'll find on this board) and increase as needed. In induction you're only supposed to have the amount that 'gets things moving', no more.

      Hope this helps and you feel better soon.
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        Re: magnesium citrate???

        I used to take Mag Cit before powerlifting meets to make weight... ooh, that's a rough day, trust me, if you are not going to be home all day I'd pass. (pun intended)









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          Re: magnesium citrate???

          hey guys, thanks for the input. last time i tried flaxseed in water and i just couldnt handle it. think i will try it in food this time.


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            Re: magnesium citrate???

            If I felt I needed it, I would try a gentle oral laxative or an enema over magnesium citrate. Not only does this stuff taste terrible, but you will have to be near a toilet for an entire day. You will have probably have explosive diarrhea and cramps!
            I also had some constipation during induction. Things got regular again once I moved into the vegetable rung and started adding more veggies. I'm in my 5th week of Atkins and everything is again normal.
            Stats:
            Age: 41
            Sex: F
            Height: 5'2"
            Highest weight ever: 170+
            Goal: 114



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              Re: magnesium citrate???

              GNC has a great laxitive tea that i used durring induction

              http://www.gnc.com/product/index.jsp...entPage=search

              worked great for me



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