Hi there! I've been lurking the forums since Monday, and now have a question. To preface: I've been doing Induction since Monday, have been in ketosis for 24 hours, have almost zero fatigue (which is awesome, since I walk dogs all day for a living!), and overall (minus a huge case of heartburn from delicious pepperoni last night) feel really good.

Do I really *need* to be taking supplements? Will a multi-vitamin do? And what are my non-psyllium husk laxative alternatives?

Thanks so much for your help!

Welcome Erin! Supplements are a personal preference issue. Most people do fine with just a multi-vitamin.

Fiber options include adding flax meal or ground flax seed to your meals, many veggies are high in fiber, like spinach. I am sure there are others and someone here will chime in with additions to the list.

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hello erin. as libby said, supplement preferences vary.

regardless, i would reccomend at least a mutlivitamin. i like the ones targeted at low-carb diets, but that's not necessarily required. i've found since i started taking vitiamins, i just don't get sick the same way i used to and i feel better. it also helps to shut up my mom when she complains i've lost too much weight to be eating "healthy."

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Thanks for the tips!

*LMBO@dix* good way to let mom know your doing things right eh dix? *L*

i use flaxseed... ground to meal or chew it really REALLY well to get the benefits...

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Me too, Kim. Love the flaxseed. I add the ground stuff to EVERYTHING!

As for supplements, do a search on this site: Supplements. There are several old threads about what everyone takes and why. I'm just too lazy to list all mine again. LOL!

BTW, welcome to LCE!

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Welcome, Erin.

Give my regards to Atlantic Avenue.

Meantime, make yourself at home!

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Ive been on this low carb craze for almost 2 years now. There are times where your not getting all you need. A daily supplement wont hurt. Routine is always good and there is something to be said about knowing your treating yourself well. Why not take a supplement?

Hi
I am in induction, first 2 weeks.
Can I take this flax seed ?

GNC Natural Brand Cold-Milled Flax Seeds, Certified Organic 15 oz (425 g)
Total Carb = 5 g
Dietary fiber = 3 g
Sugars = 1 g
The serving size = 1 TBS (15 g)

Or maybe I should look for a No sugar no carb brand if available?

http://www.drugstore.com/products/pr...=BUY-GFI-0-PLP

Thanks

Generally, flaxseed meal is okay for induction.

What do the package ingredients list for the GNC milled flaxseeds? Any sugar or -lose type ingredients? (example, sucralose).

I ask because 1 g. sugar per 1 TBS seems kind of high compared to the nutrition data I have for straight flaxseed. So, possibly that product has some sugar or other filler that makes it a little more carby than normal. Here's what's shown for 1 TBS of flax seeds:

59 calories
4.1 g fat
2.3 g protein
4.1 g carbohydrate
3.4 g fiber
0.1 g sugar

So, net carbs are 0.7 g per TBS (4.1 g carb minus 3.4 g fiber )

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