07/29/2025
💉Why GLP-1s Might Not Be Ideal If You Struggle with Constipation:
These medications delay gastric emptying and gut motility in general. That means everything moves more slowly, and in people with existing constipation, this can:
• Worsen symptoms
• Increase bloating and discomfort
• Occasionally lead to more serious issues
✅ If You Must Take GLP-1s, Do This:
1. Stay hydrated
→ Water is critical for bowel motility, especially with slowed digestion.
2. Take magnesium daily
→ Helps keep things moving.
3. Eat fiber smartly
→ Soluble fiber (chia, flax, psyllium) + water works better than fiber alone.
4. Move your body
→ Even light walking helps stimulate digestion.
5. Consider colon hydrotherapy (colonics) or enemas as needed
→ Especially if you’re not eliminating EVERY DAY.
Constipation is a whole-body imbalance, not just a bowel problem.
💩How often should you p**p?
Daily elimination is considered essential for good health. Going less than once per day is an early sign of imbalance, stagnation, or poor detoxification.
From a Holistic or Functional Medicine View:
• Ideally: 1–3 times per day, preferably once after each meal (called the gastrocolic reflex.)
Stool should be:
• Formed (like a smooth sausage, not pellets)
• Easy to pass (no straining)
• With a complete feeling of relief
🚨 When to Be Concerned:
• < 3 bowel movements/week
• Hard, dry, or painful stools
• Regular bloating, straining, or incomplete feeling
• Sudden changes in bowel habits
✅ Bottom Line:
For optimal health, p**ping at least once a day is ideal.
The quality of your stool matters just as much as frequency — so listen to your body.
