Phyllis husk...anyone?

GennyJennings
GennyJennings Posts: 4 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Does anyone take this fiber supplement? What are your thoughts? Does it help you to loose weight? I've been taking it for almost a week now, and I've become more regular (sorry, TMI), and feel like I'm not as bloated. I usually take it in the morning, and if I'm going to eat a "bad" or heavy dinner I'll take it about 30 minutes before hand to feel more full. Is this ok??

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  • Sabine_Stroehm
    Sabine_Stroehm Posts: 19,263 Member
    You mean Psyllium husk?

    It's fine. It's what's in metamucil. Just don't go overboard with it. It can cause blockages.
  • GennyJennings
    GennyJennings Posts: 4 Member
    Yes, lol that's what it is. Thank you!
  • katymcd81
    katymcd81 Posts: 73 Member
    I use this occasionally for IBS, not for dieting purposes, though I can see how it would work to make you feel fuller. As Sabine_Stroeh says, it can cause blockages in your gut, so you MUST make sure you drink loads of water with it, over and above the liquid to make up the drink itself. This will help it all move along, so to speak, and prevent it getting stuck.
  • GennyJennings
    GennyJennings Posts: 4 Member
    Thanks! I do drink more than enough liquids I think. I usually drink about 10-15 servings (8oz.) of water a day.

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