# Bad Gut, diarrhea after 4 weeks of Huel

**URL:** <https://discourse.huel.com/t/bad-gut-diarrhea-after-4-weeks-of-huel/3489>\
**Category:** Experiences\
**Created:** [October 13, 2018, 2:51am UTC](https://discourse.huel.com/t/bad-gut-diarrhea-after-4-weeks-of-huel/3489 "2018-10-13T02:51:20Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 9\
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**Author:** ![Erik\_Johannessen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/discourse.huel.com/erik_johannessen/32/1538_2.png) [@Erik\_Johannessen](https://discourse.huel.com/u/Erik_Johannessen)\
**Post date:** [October 13, 2018, 2:51am UTC](https://discourse.huel.com/t/bad-gut-diarrhea-after-4-weeks-of-huel/3489/1 "2018-10-13T02:51:20Z")

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I’ve been on Huel going on 4 weeks now taking it 2 to 3 times a day. I read that in the first week your body is getting used to the new diet and can cause flatulence and whatnot. Which it was heavily. Shortly after that I began to have a normalized bowel with very healthy bowels. However for the last 2 weeks now I have had nothing but diarrhea and gas all day, and I’ve noticed that if I take a day off of it and eat a regular diet my bowels normalize for the day. Any ideas Huel? I’m additionally concerned because of the high fiber content I wouldn’t think I would be having this problem.

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**Author:** ![Alex\_Huel](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/discourse.huel.com/alex_huel/32/1196_2.png) [@Alex\_Huel](https://discourse.huel.com/u/Alex_Huel)\
**Post date:** [October 15, 2018, 4:49pm UTC](https://discourse.huel.com/t/bad-gut-diarrhea-after-4-weeks-of-huel/3489/2 "2018-10-15T16:49:49Z")

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Hey @Erik_Johannessen! Are you using Huel for every meal or just once or twice a day right now?

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**Author:** ![Erik\_Johannessen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/discourse.huel.com/erik_johannessen/32/1538_2.png) [@Erik\_Johannessen](https://discourse.huel.com/u/Erik_Johannessen)\
**Post date:** [October 15, 2018, 6:18pm UTC](https://discourse.huel.com/t/bad-gut-diarrhea-after-4-weeks-of-huel/3489/3 "2018-10-15T18:18:53Z")

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Two or 3 times a day, usually eating a regular dinner

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**Author:** ![Teresa\_Huel](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/discourse.huel.com/teresa_huel/32/1197_2.png) [@Teresa\_Huel](https://discourse.huel.com/u/Teresa_Huel)\
**Post date:** [October 15, 2018, 9:27pm UTC](https://discourse.huel.com/t/bad-gut-diarrhea-after-4-weeks-of-huel/3489/4 "2018-10-15T21:27:33Z")

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Huel is high in fiber, but this includes soluble and insoluble fiber, so your stools should be normal and regular once your body adjusts to the dietary change. Every body and dietary needs are different, so we recommend reducing your intake to 1-2 servings for a longer period of time before increasing to 3 again.

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**Author:** ![Erik\_Johannessen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/discourse.huel.com/erik_johannessen/32/1538_2.png) [@Erik\_Johannessen](https://discourse.huel.com/u/Erik_Johannessen)\
**Post date:** [October 15, 2018, 10:19pm UTC](https://discourse.huel.com/t/bad-gut-diarrhea-after-4-weeks-of-huel/3489/5 "2018-10-15T22:19:28Z")

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So four weeks of taking huel is not considered enough time for my body to get used to it?

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**Author:** ![Erik\_Johannessen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/discourse.huel.com/erik_johannessen/32/1538_2.png) [@Erik\_Johannessen](https://discourse.huel.com/u/Erik_Johannessen)\
**Post date:** [October 15, 2018, 10:18pm UTC](https://discourse.huel.com/t/bad-gut-diarrhea-after-4-weeks-of-huel/3489/6 "2018-10-15T22:18:58Z")

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Any knowledge as to whether food enzymes would help

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**Author:** ![Teresa\_Huel](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/discourse.huel.com/teresa_huel/32/1197_2.png) [@Teresa\_Huel](https://discourse.huel.com/u/Teresa_Huel)\
**Post date:** [October 15, 2018, 10:41pm UTC](https://discourse.huel.com/t/bad-gut-diarrhea-after-4-weeks-of-huel/3489/7 "2018-10-15T22:41:59Z")

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Sorry, missed the obvious there! Somehow, thought you said 2 weeks.  
The below thread has a lot of helpful tips. Let us know if any of these work for you!

> [@My experience after one bag: stomach problems](https://discourse.huel.com/t/my-experience-after-one-bag-stomach-problems/937):
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> I am almost done with the first bag. Usually take it in the morning and noon, and then a full meal for dinner (not everyday). Happy with the fullness, weight loss, and nutritional value- however it causes bad gas- I was hoping it would go away after a few weeks but it did not. Some people suggested probiotics- If you know a particular strain that has helped with this particular problem let me know. Otherwise I will probably stop.

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**Author:** ![omikes](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/discourse.huel.com/omikes/32/2864_2.png) [@omikes](https://discourse.huel.com/u/omikes)\
**Post date:** [October 16, 2018, 2:54pm UTC](https://discourse.huel.com/t/bad-gut-diarrhea-after-4-weeks-of-huel/3489/8 "2018-10-16T14:54:07Z")

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For me it took about six weeks. I have a stubborn digestive system

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**Author:** ![VeganWalker](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/discourse.huel.com/veganwalker/32/2680_2.png) [@VeganWalker](https://discourse.huel.com/u/VeganWalker)\
**Post date:** [August 15, 2019, 6:11am UTC](https://discourse.huel.com/t/bad-gut-diarrhea-after-4-weeks-of-huel/3489/9 "2019-08-15T06:11:01Z")

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On my 4th bag of Huel and yeah this is pretty awful. I’m bloated, my gas is horrid and my stools are, well, like gloppy, sticky Huel. (I’m on a Huel-only diet.)

The first two bags I did not have this issue- they were from Amazon. The 2nd order was from Huel direct. I think I read the formula changed.