Re: Metamucil vs Psyllium Husk

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bwils

Hi, I have been taking Metamucil for a little while. it has been amazing at slowing things down and helping with the butt burn. Like other though I do not really like either the sugar or sucrose content.

I bought some psyllium husk powder from a local food store but it doesn't seem to work as well. I notice when I mix it in the glass of water it doesn't thicken to the same consistency as the Metamucil.

Not sure if it's just in my head but does anyone else find that Metamucil works better than psyllium powder?

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Scott FMember

I mix the two, with half a dose of each. The correct amount will vary depending on how coarse the psyllium is, so perhaps you changed your dose by accident. I get good results with Konsyl original, which at least has a labeled dose. I haven't used the unlabeled bulk stuff.

You will get much better mixing by shaking the psyllium rather than stirring (Bond...James Bond ). A Mason jar with a lid works well, or Konsyl makes a shaker cup.

8/16/167:40 AM

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TinCanMember

I actually have had much more success with just the powder (Konsyl). It's a bit like a sawdust smoothie - both in terms of flavor and mix-ability - but works great for me.

8/16/1611:20 AM

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bwilsMember

Thanks. I have to get some next time I go to the US. Can't seem to find it in Canada.

8/16/161:04 PM

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Scott FMember

The health-food-store psyllium powder should be very similar to Konsyl. The dosing might be a guessing game, though.

8/16/163:35 PM

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