What effect does lactulose have on persons following the Atkins diet plan?

i am currently in the induction stage of Atkins and have had trouble with irregular bowels and constipation i decided to take some lactulose to see how it would effect my diet, anyway cut a long story short i stayed in ketosis and within half hour or so my bowels were much looser than id expected them to be i recommend stayin home for few hours at least after taking all in all i got the result id set out to get and managed to not slow my fat burning state at all. Lactulose is a synthetic form or sugar and is not used by the body the same way as normal sugar it basicly allows water into the intestine to soften the pooh.

The Atkins diet does warn against constpation due to lack of roughage. I would avoid the Lactulose in future, as it is carbs. Instead , drink PLENTY of water, keep moving, and use a natural laxative that is Senna-based , or plain glycerin suppositiries. You can also use those little red stool softeners. Generic name " docusate sodium ' works just fine , and is no different than the more expensive brand name product.