Agar Powder Side Effects

Agar powder is sold under a number of different names including Lexat, Agoral and Agoral Plain. Agar is made from red gelatin found in seaweed and is used as a dietary supplement. There are certain agar powder side effects you should know before taking it.

Absorption Problems

• Taking agar powder might prevent your body from absorbing vitamins and minerals it needs to function. This occurs because the agar powder forces the body to expel these items instead of absorbing them.

Increase in Feces

• An increase in feces is a side effect of agar powder. The agar powder stops the body from absorbing nutrients, which causes those things to form a mass in the intestines, forcing you to use the bathroom more.

Interactions

• Avoid drinking alcohol when taking agar powder. The two items can interact to dehydrate you.

Diarrhea

• When the amount of feces builds up in your intestinal tract, you might experience a problem like diarrhea or constipation. This depends on the amount of fiber you have in your diet.

Obstructions

• Agar powder can result in an esophageal obstruction or a bowel obstruction. This occurs when the feces and food builds up in your intestines, which can force the obstruction up through your body.