Olive oil, nuts, and avocados all contain healthy fats, which can help lubricate your intestines and ease constipation. A salad with fiber-rich leafy greens and a simple olive oil dressing, a small handful of nuts, or a tablespoon of natural nut butter on fruit or toast are good options.
Contamination: Some side effects can occur if the right brand of kelp is not taken. Some kelp products could be contaminated by toxins like mercury and arsenic found in many oceans. When such kelp products are consumed, especially in excess, it could result in symptoms of arsenic poisoning. This includes hair loss, drowsiness, memory loss, headaches and confusion. If you do experience any of these symptoms, stop taking kelp and consult your doctor immediately. Precautions
Just as there is a risk of mercury toxicity from certain types of fish, kelp supplements carry a risk of heavy-metal toxicity from daily use. After a woman suffered arsenic poisoning from taking kelp supplements, researchers tested several commercially available kelp products. They found that eight out of nine samples showed detectable levels of arsenic higher than the Food and Drug Administration tolerance level of 0.5 to 2 parts per million for certain food products. The report was published in the April 2007 issue of the journal Environmental Health Perspectives. Kelp Precautions