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Was wondering if anyone has thoughts or stories about taking protein?
From past experience when I was very active, exercising daily and taking protein, I noticed my IBS-D bowel movements were affected. I can't say it was better or necessarily an improvement but when you're suffering with diarrhea every day, a little constipation is O.K. (just like I'm sure those of you with IBS-C might sometimes welcome a little D). From visiting sites and forums specific to people who exercise or weight lift, I saw that constipation caused by taking too much protein (and perhaps not enough fiber) is pretty common.
Anyway, this was long before I adhered to an IBS diet, eating a lot of animal protein. These days I only eat fish and although I've started exercising again (so another reason to take the protein), I was thinking about taking it just for the purpose of helping my IBS like I take the fibre and calcium and peppermint etc.

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IBS-D. Or so a doctor says.

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