Psyllium. . . yay or nay?

trudijoy
trudijoy Posts: 1,685 Member
in Food and Nutrition
so I'm taking a psyllium/prebiotic/probiotic and I'm thinking I should stop.... I started taking it because my digestion was messed up and now it seems to be the thing messing it up.....

who takes one? Who doesn't for the same reason I'm considering quitting?

Stories, anecdotes etc welcome....

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  • trudijoy
    trudijoy Posts: 1,685 Member
    Anyone?
  • trudijoy
    trudijoy Posts: 1,685 Member
    last bump
  • abrahamsitososa
    abrahamsitososa Posts: 716 Member
    I take it. Does pretty good for me.
  • ilovedeadlifts
    ilovedeadlifts Posts: 2,923 Member
    i haven't messed with many probiotics other than that activia yogurt or whatever.

    I do take some metamucil from time to time and it helps keep things working regularly.
  • trudijoy
    trudijoy Posts: 1,685 Member
    i haven't messed with many probiotics other than that activia yogurt or whatever.

    I do take some metamucil from time to time and it helps keep things working regularly.

    see I've been taking it daily.... do you just take it if you're, erm, stuck?
  • Chadomaniac
    Chadomaniac Posts: 1,785 Member
    Take it in order to hit your fibre goals . I only take psyllium husk when im on a keto diet that lacks fibre . If your recommended fibre intake is met daily then you don't need to supplement with Psyllium.
  • turtledrummer23
    turtledrummer23 Posts: 20
    I drink a tablespoon of straight psyllium husks 3 times a day. One after breakfast, one after work, and one after dinner. I had to build up to this amount, because there is always an adjustment period for your system after upping your fiber intake or changing something drastically in your diet. I would give it time and keep consistent to let your body adjust.
  • Nissi51
    Nissi51 Posts: 381 Member
    I take it!!! Has been perfect for me as I don't always get adequate fibre from my diet. It keeps me regular
  • trudijoy
    trudijoy Posts: 1,685 Member
    Take it in order to hit your fibre goals . I only take psyllium husk when im on a keto diet that lacks fibre . If your recommended fibre intake is met daily then you don't need to supplement with Psyllium.

    The MFP goal or the nationally regulated one, which is 10g higher?
  • rachseby
    rachseby Posts: 285 Member
    My SIL is a chemist and she uses probiotics, so I figure she knows what she's doing!:smile: I just eat yogurt, but I might look into them..
  • Zomoniac
    Zomoniac Posts: 1,169 Member
    I take it, 10g in my shake, which is about 7g fibre. Even eating fruits and vegetables and only eating wholewheat bread/pasta/rice, I still struggle to hit 25g without it.

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