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    Chronic constipation and poor digestion

    Anyone at all?
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    Chronic constipation and poor digestion

    I asked this question a few posts back but no one replied so I'll ask again: What is the best way to balance zinc/copper ratios in the body using diet? For instance, is eating oysters recommended? Oysters are very high in copper, but are even higher in zinc. Would this mean that the body would...
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    Chronic constipation and poor digestion

    Does anyone know if the supplements recommended by InterClinical would produce the same results as those produced by the American TEI? Also, are the American TEI dietary recommendations just as broad and general (lacking specificity in terms of meal timings and frequency) as the InterClinical...
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    Chronic constipation and poor digestion

    Like I mentioned, before, Interclincal Labs (based in Australia) is the company that did my hair analysis and they do their testing through Trace Elements. However, they don't provide recommendations for supplements, only dietary changes. I'll contact Trace Elements and see if they're able to...
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    Chronic constipation and poor digestion

    Two questions: Firstly, what exactly is the Tei program? My results from Interclinical Labs only recommended that I make some dietary changes which involved eating more protein, moderate carb, low fat, less copper-rich foods, more potassium-rich foods, etc. There were no recommendations made for...
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    Chronic constipation and poor digestion

    I just got my hair results back from InterClinical Labs (they're the Australia-based hair mineral analysis lab) and I've attached them here. Just like in the last report, this report also mentions that my metabolic type is "Slow 1". My mercury levels have dropped significantly but are still...
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    Chronic constipation and poor digestion

    I am hypothyroid and have pretty bad adrenals and I've read that under those circumstances it is best not to fast - or perhaps it was avoid intermittent fasting. Either way, I've tried a 48-60 hour fast last year (drank water throughout that time), followed by a no-dairy and no-sugar diet for...
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    Chronic constipation and poor digestion

    I posted this thread in the Ray Peat forum asking for help with my chronic constipation issues, but a member there recommended that I post it here to get some additional perspective. I've copy and pasted the first post below, and you can read the rest of the thread here: Need Help For Chronic...