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One of those things, along with all of the other things that have happened over the last couple of years, is that there is now an incredible shortage of mag citrate. Those wonderful little bottles that cost $1.12 at Wal-Mart of the 'lemon' flavoring that make the Earth move. Or at least your bowels.

Apparently there was ONE report of an adverse reaction, and somehow they figured out it MAY have Gluconacetobacter liquefaciens in it. So, there's been a 'voluntary' recall on it, as of LAST summer, and there's still no product on the shelves in North America.

I thought this might be of interest to those of us who are getting a bit older and may or may not need 'assistance' that way. I wouldn't have known about it, but I'm getting ready for a colonoscopy tomorrow (yes, today's going to be a crappy day - pun intended) and instead of spending $2.24 plus tax for two bottles and being done with it, I ended up spending close to $20 for the OTC stuff. If nothing else, it shouldn't let things ice up inside - seriously, they use the same stuff that you drink as an aircraft de-icer antifreeze.

What a crock of shit. (pun intended again.)

Double ETA to add I read the label on the bottle wrong. It's not aircraft deicer, but it sure is (eventually) doing a job on me>

instead of spending $2.24 plus tax for two bottles and being done with it, I ended up spending close to $20 for the OTC stuff.

My doctor always gives me a prescription to clean me out that costs more than $20. I never used OTC or non-prescription stuff.

I'm getting ready for a colonoscopy tomorrow

I can't recall seeing any colons in your stories ;-)

AJ

Constipation is a serious concern in the armed forces. Particularly when eating field rations. MREs, and some similar meals are designed to cause Constipation; or minimize bowel movements.

A decade or so, ago, they introduced a "training ration" fewer calories and less likely to cause constipation.

To prevent such issues I used to pack "hikers/mountaineers rations" from REI (Recreational Equippers International; in Seattle). I also carried a beverage mix similar to, but superior to Gatorade (for hiking, etc., rather than football).

We would also be selective about eating local cuisine.

Keeping hydrated helps, nearly everyone is, at least, slightly dehydrated, much of the time.

A good diet helps. I eat plenty of whole grains, fruits, and vegetables. Although, I do eat too much that is not good for me.