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Can keto cause constipation?
It can, especially at first, when fiber and fluid intake drop. Drink water, eat plenty of non-starchy vegetables, and try chia or ground flax. If it persists, talk to your doctor.
Chia seeds: the numbers2 tbsp (28 g) · 136 kcal · 2.2 g net carbsKeto-friendly
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