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Is “Calm “ Safe to take?

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Teresa_G
Teresa_G

Will a product called “Calm”relieve constipation & how long can one take it?

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  • susan95516
    susan95516 Teresa_G

    Posted

    I personally have never heard of it. I take fybergel every morning it helps soften stool so makes it easer to go 
    • Teresa_G
      Teresa_G susan95516

      Posted

      Thank you Susan.  Every bit of knowledge is helpful in our healing.  
  • pwk
    pwk Teresa_G

    Posted

    Never heard of it. I take benefiber three times a day.

    • Teresa_G
      Teresa_G pwk

      Posted

      How long have you been taking benefiber? I’m looking for natural alternatives.  

      I’ve taken the equate brand fiber therapy for years and quit taking it couple months ago. I was thinking since I was taking a probiotic that I wouldn’t need the fiber therapy.  I felt that the fiber therapy was not benefiting me as I was becoming more & more uncomfortable.  

  • linda282930
    linda282930 Teresa_G

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    Yes Calm is ok to  take.    It should help constipation. You can take 

    it for as long as you  need  it,   though  I  wouldn't  think  every day.

    I used to  take Fybogel  for  years,   it makes  my  stools  harder    so  I  don't 

    take it   anymore.       Calm is made from  magnesium  ,    you can buy just magnesium

    which  would work out cheaper  than  buying  calm . 

  • christine63572
    christine63572 Teresa_G

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    I take fybogel but find that it can cause me lots of painful wind at times so I will follow this thread for any tips on alternative stool softeners.
    • Teresa_G
      Teresa_G christine63572

      Posted

      I can relate to that Christine.  I want to find alternatives that do not cause painful wind & gas bubbles.  

    • april45020
      april45020 linda282930

      Posted

      I just went to my local health store to buy the *Calm*. They said even though the Calm was excellent, the magnesium citrate was better. The brand is Now and you mix a teaspoon with cold water. I couldn't tolerate the taste in water so I now mix it in my lactose free chocolate milk. I have only done 2 doses so can't determine if it's helping with constipation. I found the product on Amazon and it did get rave reviews for the most part. I think this is a natural product and not considered a laxative as I didn't want to go that route. Hope this helps someone.

  • christine63572
    christine63572 Teresa_G

    Posted

    Im going to try just half a sachet a day of Fybrogel I have also realised that it is to be taken after meals and I have been taking it at bedtime which isn't recommended. I think one sachet a day is too much for me

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