What products do you recommend for constipation that will not make me gassy?

Q. I have had a daily struggle with constipation; I have tried many fiber products with brans etc. and find them to be terribly gassy and difficult to use. What products do you recommend?

A. As far as fibers are concerned, it seems that each person is unique in their response to the various types. Since you have found that (wheat) brans do not work well with you, I personally suggest you try a mixture of soluble and insoluble fiber such as Ultra Fiber Plus

A perfect accompanying product is the HLC High Potency Powder by Pharmax (which should be taken after meals). The HLC products by Pharmax are the highest quality ones I have ever used, with supporting scientific research on their viability and ability to colonize the GI.

If you have been diagnosed with Candida or feel it may be contributing to your constipation, consider adding in Pyloricin, which is an excellent herbal product which targets intestinal Candida.

In order to restore your bowel health, I recommend you:

• Take HLC Intensive or HLC High Potency Probiotics
• Eat 5-6 servings fibrous veggies daily (fresh green and red cabbage)
• Drink at least 8 cups water daily including herbal tea
• Use fiber supplement such as PaleoFiber (mixture of soluble and insoluble fibers), in addition to meeting your vegetable goals. If you are on medications such as heart meds, advise your doctor before starting fiber.
• Consider "Digestive Stimulator" by Blessed Herbs
• Take 2 digestive enzymes before each meal: Digestzymes by DFH