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Posted 8/12/2010 11:56 AM (GMT 0)
Hi-

What type of psyllium should I use?

I am trying to achieve constipation relief/regularity and gut health/healing.

Is psyllium safe to take each day like a regular supplement?

Thanks-

Ls

Posted 8/12/2010 1:28 PM (GMT 0)
Yes, you can take psyllium every day. There are many brands but the two I am most familiar with are are metamucil and konsyl.

Sue
Posted 8/12/2010 2:26 PM (GMT 0)
Is there a difference for people with UC between pysllium husk and psyllium seed?
Posted 8/12/2010 5:16 PM (GMT 0)
Start slowly, some with UC can't handle the high fiber approach. I could not, I needed low fiber.

Search for the thread on psyllium seed, there was a one a few months ago, in depth by a big proponent of it.
Posted 8/12/2010 5:55 PM (GMT 0)
I used psyllium husk powder, cheap as dirt, by the way, drink lots of water with it.

I mixed a little pomegranete juice in the water to help with the taste.
Posted 8/12/2010 6:13 PM (GMT 0)
Peety,
What happens to you with the high fiber approach?
Thanks-
Posted 8/12/2010 6:23 PM (GMT 0)
you can get constipated from high fibre, as well as lots of gut pain, diarrhea depending on the fibre...etc.


I would suggest you try the metamucil capsules (I get either Metamucil or SuperStore brand). WalMart brand has something else that's funky which I can't remember at this moment..I took them back.

You can start with one capsule a day with one meal for a few days, then add another one to another meal...etc.

q
Posted 8/12/2010 8:19 PM (GMT 0)
I don't get constipated -- ever! -- but my bleeding worsens and I get more crampiness/spasms.
Posted 8/12/2010 8:46 PM (GMT 0)
I ate just one serving of metamucil waffers about 2 weeks ago and it KILLED me... I don't know why because I was taking the psyllum powder before that for about a month and no issues...

The only advice I have is START SLOW
Posted 8/12/2010 8:46 PM (GMT 0)
I ate just one serving of metamucil waffers about 2 weeks ago and it KILLED me... I don't know why because I was taking the psyllum powder before that for about a month and no issues...

The only advice I have is START SLOW
Posted 8/12/2010 8:50 PM (GMT 0)
I have had great improvement using metamucil. The bulk up factor has helped slow the number of trips to the john. I agree start slowly and see what/if it works for you. Everyone is different!
Posted 8/12/2010 8:57 PM (GMT 0)
I've never heard of metamucil causing constipation but like with anything new, don't over do it.

Sue
Posted 8/13/2010 4:28 AM (GMT 0)
I have tried psyllium before and I was more constipated, but I was also eating dairy at the time.
I was thinking of trying it again, but perhaps not.
I am just grasping at straws here. 
Thanks for all of the input--
L
Posted 8/13/2010 5:02 AM (GMT 0)
I find souble fiber like psyllium taken alone really doesn't help me much with constipation either. Insoluble fiber on the other hand does speed things through, but most popular sources of insoluble fiber tend to be rough on an irritated colon, like wheat bran.

Maybe try the cooked spinach idea? just that you need to eat a large amount of it per day. It is fibrous and soft on your insides.
Posted 8/13/2010 1:41 PM (GMT 0)
I'll try that instead-- any other suggestions on the insoluble fiber route?
thanks--
L
Posted 8/13/2010 1:53 PM (GMT 0)
I use chia seed and I like it a lot. I mix two heaping teaspoons in my morning yogurt. It's more gel like and smooth. It's also fairly inexpensive. I tried Salba, the patented Chia, and didn't feel it was worth the extra cost. So I purchased straight chia from a local health food store. After using that up I found an online source for organic chia that is much cheaper. You might want to try it.


Sue
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