Jessica I know you ordered this brand of triphala. Wanted to warn you that it contains vitamin C. I received this response on my question concerning vitamin C effects on IBS.
"It may be somewhat helpful for constipation prone IBS - but be careful -- because it can be like a laxative. Here is what Heather said:
"Vitamin C is particularly notorious for causing gas, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea. Vitamin C is ascorbic acid, and as the name implies, it's acidic. When it enters the alkaline environment of the lower intestinal tract it can create diarrhea and gas. In Germany, vitamin C is actually an approved laxative, so imagine what it will do to you if you have IBS. The recommended dose for Vitamin C is generally under 2,000 mg. daily. Over that, and you really risk the GI side effects. Unless your doctor has recommended otherwise, make sure your multivitamin does not exceed one hundred percent of the US RDA for Vitamin C."
Here is the link:
http://www.helpforibs.com/diet/faq.asp#vit
What do you think about this? I'm scared to take this anymore.
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~ Beth
Constipation, pain prodominent,cramps, spasms and bloat!
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