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Side Effects
Posted by Cindy (Monroe, WI) on 03/03/2009
I have been reading all these testimonies and I just don't have the same experiences as you guys. I didn't have a problem with constipation before I took bsm but it did give me terrible stomach aches. I mixed 1 tablespoon of bsm in a small 4oz glass of 100% grape juice and it made me irregular. I had to quit drinking this because of my stomach aches. Has anyone else had this problem.
Side Effects
Posted by Suzy (Bristol, England) on 03/04/2009
in reply to Cindy from Monroe, Cindy... Im sorry youve not benefited from the BSM but perhaps try it with a nice large glass of hot or cold milk or soya milk, not grape juice. This seems to be the way to go.
Weight Loss
Posted by Sheryl (Portage, WI in USA) on 02/04/2009
BSM, oil pulling and honey and cinnamon for weight loss all say to do 1st thing in the morning. Since you don't eat the oil, I have been oil pulling 1st, so I am more interested to know how important 1st thing in the morning is to BSM or the honey and cinnamon. Please let me know if I am in error in doing oil pulling 1st thing.
Weight Loss
Posted by Bruno (Houston, Texas, USA) on 02/18/2009
I have always done oil pulling 1st thing in the AM and everything that I have read, suggests that the best and strongest oil pull will be first thing, before you drink anything and/or even brush your teeth. If you can't do it at that time, at least do it when convenient (it's better than not at all).
Side Effects
Posted by Eva Alvarez (Orlando, Florida) on 01/27/2009
I was wondering if any one who has been taking molases has experience weigh gain. The reason why i ask is because i have a friend who was drinking molases and gained over 12 pounds in about 30 days. is this typical?
Side Effects
Posted by Dianna (Austin, Tx) on 01/11/2009
ok - this sucks. i had just started taking molasses and i thought i was onto something wonderful. i actually craved it - and i am diabetic so i never even took an entire tablespoon at once - but even on doses as small as one teaspoon once per day my blood sugar skyrocketed. now this doesn't make sense because there is only 10-14 grams of sugar in one tablespoon - so one teaspoon would be like 4 grams which is nothing in the scheme of things. well, my body didn't react well. i even got diahrreah and abdomen pains and very high blood sugar.... and i still feel weird today even though i haven't taken it since yesterday. magnesium is supposed to lower blood sugar i thought. what is going on? any ideas? could it be the iron? how could this be too big a dose for me? i was also taking epsom salts 1/2 teaspoon a day and soaking in epsom salt baths which i still do - i have however discontinued the oral epsom salts. could it be too much magnesium?
my tree of life brand has 10 per tablespoon of magnesium - which seems like not much.
djh/texas
Side Effects
Posted by Karl (Digby, N.s. Canada) on 01/10/2011
Dianna from Texas are you perchance on any HBP meds or Diabetes meds, remember that these meds and certain foods can do strange things to your Sugars and BP, of course the Doctors don't tell you that, they just want you to blindly follow their words.
Fibroids
Posted by Sharri (Stuart, Florida ) on 09/18/2020
Hi, could you please I would greatly appreciate it if you would share how much Apple Cider Vinegar & Black Strap Molasses you took to shrink your fibroids, and your regimen. I have a fibroid in my left breast that I would like to try this with.
Thank you very much, in advance.
Fibroids
Posted by Monetta (Georgetown, Guyana) on 04/27/2017
Just had a new diagnosis, 1st ones a few years ago, my obgyn say not to worry I am heading into meno in a couple of years & that it would not bother me, but I have just found out that there is 1 that is causing a discomfort in my rectum & pelvic area.. So someone recommend the BSM, so I have started to take 1 teaspoon per day, so I will see what happens when I am ready to have another ultrasound... Thank you & good luck to everyone..
Fibroids
Posted by Chiomy0 (Lagos Nigeria) on 03/06/2018
Hello @Lola Omotayo how exactly did you take it and where did you get it in Lagos? I am really suffering with this ailment. I can't cope with my job again cos am always very tired, weak and have headaches.
Side Effects
Posted by Arsie (Los Angeles, California) on 09/17/2008
I started taking one teaspoon of blackstrap molasses about four days ago and noticed the second day that about 3 hours after taking it I got a throbbing headache. I also feel a slight tingling all over my body a few hours after I take it? Is this normal? Do you think someone can develop diabetes from taking molasses first thing in the morning for long periods of time?
Side Effects
Posted by Bret (Phoenix, AZ) on 09/18/2008
Yes, yes, yes. I have heard of this before. Used to be a vitamin product by sold by multilevel organization. The key component in the supplement was molasses. In fact the potassium concentration was identical to blackstrap molasses. Some people reported head aches if they took too much. I would definately cut back and take it with tons of water. Bret
Skin
Posted by Sdl (Calgary, Canada) on 06/26/2011
To the gal who says her skin became drier using blackstrap molasses, have you considered mixing it with coconut oil or coconut milk? I've been using coconut products (the organic extra virgin or virgin unrefined kind) and find my skin is nicely improving and after just 5 days is already better than it has ever been in four decades!! Smooth, nicely toned, etc. Cleared up blackheads on my nose and tightened pores. The list goes on. I will be trying molasses soon and possible Apple Cider Vinegar as well, but one thing at a time. So far, I'm a coconut oil convert for life. ;) Lots of water is a good thing for skin too, I've found. 2-3L a day works wonders.
Fibroids
Posted by Maria (South Africa) on 08/15/2018
Hi, where can I buy UBSM here in south Africa, coz Clicks and Dischem they don't have.
Gray Hair
Posted by Anjie (Maryland) on 09/22/2015
Re: Recipe for reversing gray hair: Does apple cider help with grey hair? I can't stand it's smell.
Gray Hair
Posted by Ravi (Sengkurong) on 02/21/2016
Hi....just want to know....this mixture of Black strap molasses Raw Honey and Apple cider vinegar should be taken on an empty stomach or can be taken after breakfast? Regards
Skin Rashes
Posted by Stonfieldsian (Auckland, New Zealand) on 03/14/2012
Hi, do you take BSM internally or apply topically? And how much?
Fingernails
Posted by Nadine (Brisbane, Australia) on 12/28/2014
Magnesium chloride would help a lot too.
Pregnancy
Posted by Nihsbell (Brooklyn, NY) on 02/15/2007
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My friend and I just find out about the website today as well as about the Molasses and how it can help with Fibroids. My main concern is that I am about 15 weeks pregnant and I'm not sure if this will affect my baby in any way, on the other hand the fibroid is causing me lots of pain with very little for me to do about it because I'm pregnant. Can someone please tell me if the Molasses is safe for me to take while pregnant?
Gas
Posted by Linda (Brooklyn, NY) on 08/24/2006
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The blackstrap/ACV has reduced the incidence of flatulence after eating dairy (lactose intolerance). I still have some but not as much as before starting on 8/14/06. Curious, how long before hair starts to darken again?
Gas
Posted by Cassandra (CA) on 01/27/2021
Never knew blackstrap molasses helps with gas. Good to know.
Gray Hair
Posted by Patty (USA) on 04/10/2006
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I do AT LEAST 3 TBS of each per day. Also, I do ABSOLUTELY NO REFINED SUGAR, FLOUR OR OTHER MAN-MADE JUNK! Eat a lot of fresh fruits and veggies, seafood, plain yogurt, organic eggs and flax seed oil. It takes time, and the hair that is already gray WILL NOT recolor. It must be cut off as new, colored hair replaces it. Hope this is helpful. GOOD LUCK!
