Taking Black Strap Molasses

by Marcia
(Georgia)

Can pH imbalance cause violent gas and digestive issues?



I've just started taking Black Strap Molasses one week ago and have noticed within a few days that it gives me chronic gas and bloating.


I started out with 2 Tbls daily and have since dropped down to 2 tsp. I have found some relief but am still having issues with gas and bloating.


My daily regimen also includes taking organic apple cider vinegar and I oil pull upon rising each morning. Am I doing too much?






Hi Marcia,


Gas and bloating can sometimes be a detox symptom, which may be the cause in your situation.


The purpose in taking black strap molasses and the organic apple cider vinegar is to improve your pH balance. Even though these particular items may "seem" to be acidic, they actually have an alkalizing affect on the body.


Since you found that reducing the amount of Blackstrap molassas you are taking has eased your symptoms somewhat, it may be a good idea to only gradually increase your dosage.


Are you taking black strap molasses on an empty stomach or in combination with some particular food? It may even be a food combination that is giving you the gas and bloating.


If you can tolerate the side effects you are experiencing, it may be worthwhile to just ride them out until your system is improved.


I would take some probiotics and/or digestive enzymes to help the situation in the meantime. I suspect you will feel better faster that way.


Incidentally, I hadn't heard of the oil pulling before. I've done a little research on it and I think I'll give it a try and then write more on the subject in future.


If you'd like to share some of your experiences with oil pulling, I'd love to hear them.

To your good health!
Angie

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STOPED ACID REFLEX NEW
by: MARIE

HI, MY NAME, IS MARIE , IAM 68 AND HAVE BEEN TAKING BLACK STRAP MOLASS FOR ABOUT A HALF OF YEAR, AND IT DID WONDERS FOR MY ACID REFLEX. IT ALL SO GAVE ME ENERGY AND I SLEEP BETTER. EVEN STOPED MY HEART PROBLEM FAST BEATING HEART. AMEN

Gas after starting on Black Strap molasses NEW
by: Dave

I too began adding blackstrap molasses to my diet about a month ago (in oatmeal or plain yogurt once or twice a week). I've always had a good ph and never get sick for years. We know our own bodies don't we? We know when we change something in our diet and something peculiar happens. I've avoided sugar for years and the molasses really hit the spot for me (and I like it too much) but I will eat it less often. Though not too prevalent, gas for me is a very bad sign because I'm so health conscious. Cheers to all, Dave

Same NEW
by: Cat

I have been taking blackstrap molasses for 6 months for my cramps, and have the same problem. Although it has cured my cramps, the bloating has not improved and can be very uncomfortable. So now I have to choose between cramps or being constantly bloated...

Side Effects of Taking Black Strap Molasses NEW
by: Angie from allaboutparasites.com

Rather than give up the benefits of the black strap molasses, maybe you can solve the bloating/gas problem by taking some probiotics or digestive enzymes. It's worth a shot.

You could try Florafood or Prepzymes to see if they help.

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