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[–] 13 points 10 months ago* (8 children)

I haven't seen anyone here mention Psyllium husk. I bought 450 capsules on Amazon (ew I know) and it's been a game changer for me. Seriously. I take two a day and that's been enough for me to be comfortable throughout the day, especially while traveling.

https://www.amazon.de/Organic-psyllium-capsules-serving-cultivation/dp/B0D3F62D9M

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  • [–] 4 points 10 months ago (1 child)

    I get powder from Costco. They have Kirky brand that is not only about half the price of Metanucil, but the dosage is also about a third, so in reality you're getting like 4-6 times as much, depending on your definition of "rounded." Kirky is also sugar free, using stevia I think, although I'm sitting in a car right now so this is all from memory, and my memory ain't the best.

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  • [–] 4 points 10 months ago

    I had the pills, but I take so many pills I usually forget. Switched to the gummies and they were much easier l don't buy the metamucil ones, they taste great but are way overpriced. One day I woke up in the middle of the night and was peckish, and had a bunch. Ohhhh boy did I pay for that mistake.

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  • [–] 9 points 10 months ago (2 children)

    Sure, but you really should be getting it through your normal daily food intake. If you need to take pills for it then it is a sign that your diet is lacking.

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  • [–] 2 points 10 months ago*

    Not everyone can get it via diet due to dietary or health concerns (or just straight up cost). I'm a T2 diabetic and a lot of things I would eat that have fiber (like oatmeal, or various beans) can spike the crap out of my blood sugar. I'm even limited in what fruits I can eat and how much. I supplement metamucil / psylium husk in my diet, add it to shakes or just drink it with water or chamomile tea.

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