Methyl folate

[Jing]

Why does methyl folate give me constipation? Started taking b complex today which has methyl folate and I've used it in the past on its own and it's giving me the same constipation feel like I need to go but just can't go at all .

 

[eeeeeeeeeeee]

Lots of supplements can zap your stomach acid and low stomach acid = constipation.

 

[JKX]

'Zap' stomach acid?

Certain bacterial types respirate using folate. Its more likley exacerbating existing gut problems due to increasing pathogenic bacteria types slowing your respiration and resulting in constipation. Have you tried cascara?

 

[Jing]

'Zap' stomach acid?

Certain bacterial types respirate using folate. Its more likley exacerbating existing gut problems due to increasing pathogenic bacteria types slowing your respiration and resulting in constipation. Have you tried cascara?

I've used cascara in the past it just gives me dirarrhea, it seems methyl folate gives me more energy less brain fog slightly better mood but just need to deal with the constipation.

 

[Jing]

Seems to be causing me insomnia too, bad sleep last night could hardly sleep at all and I don't feel tired at all tonight feels the same as last night.

 

[not_James_Bond]

Electrolyte imbalance or deficiency, in other words electrolyte disorder, can cause fatigue, irregular heartbeat, seizures, nausea, constipation or diarrhea, weak muscles, abdominal cramps, confusion, irritability, tingling or numbness and headaches among others.

How to Make your Electrolyte Drink to Help with Constipation or Diarrhea - Natural Wire
Might be an avenue to explore idk.

 

[Blossom]

Why does methyl folate give me constipation? Started taking b complex today which has methyl folate and I've used it in the past on its own and it's giving me the same constipation feel like I need to go but just can't go at all .

I’m having this too. I’ve only been on methyl folate 4 days and already feel better but I can tell it’s slowed my bowels. I’ve upped my magnesium but if it doesn’t improve in a couple days I’m going to order some cascara from life giving store.

 

[Tarmander]

Methylfolate does so many things its almost impossible to say A-->B for sure

 

[Jing]

I’m having this too. I’ve only been on methyl folate 4 days and already feel better but I can tell it’s slowed my bowels. I’ve upped my magnesium but if it doesn’t improve in a couple days I’m going to order some cascara from life giving store.

Yh kind of frustrating because it's definitely helping me in certain areas , I didn't take it today and I've not had constipation and hopefully I'll sleep better tonight.

 

[ddjd]

anything that lowers serotonin will cause constipation.

what someone said above with regards to low stomach acid is complete nonsense i think. ive always had issues with low stomach acid, never had constipation issues. as soon as i started taking things like apple cider vinegar or betaine hcl to increase stomach acid and acidity i started getting constipation.

it's more related to low serotonin = low gut motility