Amaranth for Redundant Colon and Chronic Constipation

Posted by annbk @annbk, Oct 31, 2020

I recently had my first colonoscopy. When I read the notes, I was surprised to read that I have a "loopy" colon. My lifelong chronic constipation suddenly made sense. For the past 20 years, I have successfully treated the problem (without knowing the cause) by eating at least 1/4 cup of amaranth per day. It works amazingly well. If anyone wants to try it and would like recipes, let me know.

Interested in more discussions like this? Go to the Digestive Health Support Group.

judithclark | @judithclark | Jan 22 5:19pm

I kind of think of my colon like the kitchen sink. If you stuff a lot of stuff down the sink it may get stopped up. A little at a time works better. I eat tomatoes as I love them and I eat potato but very seldom. I only eat potato if I am at a restaurant and I eat a few bights.
Our issues will never end so just get with the program😻
That is difficult for me to admit and understand.

dedhambeth | @dedhambeth | Jan 23 5:06am

I’d love some recipes!

GISUE | @slangston | Jan 23 11:50am

In reply to @dedhambeth "I’d love some recipes!" + (show)

Would really like to see your recipes!

marylisa | @marylisa | Jan 24 5:54am

I'd also like to see the recipes. I'm vegetarian so would like recipes without meat if you have them. I include a lot of the grains like farro and amaranth and really like them.

ssnlsh | @ssnlsh | Jan 24 8:01am

Yes to recipes! I’ve had chronic constipation for as long as I can remember.

GISUE | @slangston | Jan 24 5:05pm

I went to a very good health food store and they did not know anything about
amaranth. Where do you purdhase it and do you have guidelines for it's use. Thank you for your information!

dedhambeth | @dedhambeth | Jan 25 4:53am

I buy a granola with amaranth and other grains in it. Purely Elizabeth Ancient Grain Granola

heyjoe415 | @heyjoe415 | Jan 25 7:47am

In reply to @ssnlsh "Yes to recipes! I’ve had chronic constipation for as long as I can remember." + (show)

How have you been treating your CIC? Thanks!

ssnlsh | @ssnlsh | Jan 25 9:08am

In reply to @heyjoe415 "How have you been treating your CIC? Thanks!" + (show)

Motility Activator 3 in a.m.+2 bedtime, Mirilax twice daily, magnesium, and Atrantil, digestive enzymes, Biocidin for GI issues.

ssnlsh | @ssnlsh | Jan 25 9:09am

In reply to @dedhambeth "I buy a granola with amaranth and other grains in it. Purely Elizabeth Ancient Grain Granola" + (show)

Does that work well? How much and how often?

View More View Less

Please sign in or register to post a reply.