How to lose weight while on weight gain causing meds?

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Booyakasha
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07 May 2010, 2:05 pm

pezar wrote:
Booyakasha wrote:
Have you tried taking probiotics (either in form of yoghurt or tablets)? Increased intake of fibrous food, enough water and liquids in general? Taking enzyme supplements might help as well - for losing weight and improving digestion, respectively.

Fibrous food is good for losing weight as well because it makes one feel full for longer, decreases energy consumption and also relieves the constipation problems.


What are "probiotics"? I would have no idea what enzymes to take. I take papaya for acid reflux, and CoQ10 for blood pressure and heart problems, and iron because I'm anemic. Everything else I take is prescribed.


Iron tends to cause constipation as well - best be accompanied with magnesium for balance. :thumright:

If you have acid reflux accompanied with heartburn it could be GERD (as in Gastroesophageal reflux disease) very common nowadays.