If you’ve ever heard of Metamucil, that’s just psyllium husk in a powder form and it’s not just for old people. Adding some of this to your daily routine has a ton of benefits. I tried to write a few sentences explaining the benefits but they all turn out like shit.

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[–] 27 points 10 months ago (8 children)

IDK why anyone says this gives them the shits. Too much fiber slows things down. I take this stuff once a day and it just makes for less wiping and more cohesive shits. A minor improvement with no negative side effects.

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  • [–] 3 points 10 months ago*

    going straight from nothing to 30g/day (RDI) absolutely causes diarrhoea because it irritates your gut lining

    if you follow directions like metamucil has to increase by a g or 2 per week then you’ll be right

    you also need insoluble fibre, and psyllium only has soluble fibre

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