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Posted 10/25/2012 6:54 PM (GMT 0)
Hi there I fancy trying slippery elm,I in a fairly good place at the momment UC wise but I have read slippery elm can kind of coat and protect your bowel linning this sounds good to me!
Anyway I'd just like to ask anyone who takes it regularly,
Do you take it in tablet form if so what brand do you take do you think the tabkets are as effective as the drink I really don't fancy the drink as it sounds goopy I also take psyllum seed/husk with probiotics which has proved very good for me but I hate taking it as its like trying to swallow a big glass of wallpaper paste a quite often makes me feel quite sick I have to force myself to gulg it down every morning even though I know it does wonders for me when it gets down in the bowel,so I don't want anything else to gulg!your thoughts feelings on slippery elm please liquid v tablets and also what time is best to take it.
THANKS ANNA
Posted 10/25/2012 7:55 PM (GMT 0)
You're right that it coats your insides. That has pros and cons. The big con is that it inhibits absorption of any meds you are taking to the point that the meds could be rendered useless. Not a problem if you're not taking any meds but I do and had to quit taking slippery elm due to this. I recently resumed taking slippery elm capsules at night, which is the longest period I go between meds. It seemed to help at first but I'm not so sure now. But, there is a lot of evidence to support taking it or at least trying it. I try to take everything in pills and capsules. I don't want to mix crap into my drinks or take it straight or sprinkle on foods. I guess I want the easy way out.
Posted 10/25/2012 8:07 PM (GMT 0)
I take slippery elm powder (from Starwest Botanicals) 2-3 hours after taking my morning dose (and I take psyllium husk powder in the night). I make a smoothie out of berries, banana and milk. Once smoothie is ready, I add a tbsp of slippery elm powder and blend is very slowly. Thats about it and then gulp it down. I don't taste it anymore (or may be I got used to it).
Posted 10/25/2012 11:06 PM (GMT 0)
Anna, I've been on slippery elm powder for several years now, and it works great!

While flaring, I used to take it after each meal. Now, in remission, I just take it once after dinner.

I make a "cocktail" of it, slippery elm powder in a little water + probiotics (2 different types), and you could add a little honey if you want as well.

IMO, powder is much more effective than capsules.

Posted 10/26/2012 2:07 AM (GMT 0)
I take mone twice daily- once inthe morning and then again at bedtime. Mix it with a little water and drink it like a shot of whiskey. Tastes like dirt. If you are going to take it, invest in a quality product. The first that I took came for a vitamin store and was horrible and useless. I ordered my next round from star west botanicals. Not quite as grainy tasting...more like quality dirt! Lol. It works much better. An added benefit is that I have had no sore throats or mouth ulcers since taking slippery elm.
Posted 10/26/2012 2:48 AM (GMT 0)
i'll 2nd what 46 said - expedience is your friend when it comes to psyillium and se - i put mine in a shaker, add cold water, shake the crap out of it for five seconds and gulp it down - yummm !
Posted 10/26/2012 1:47 PM (GMT 0)
Gary is right it coats and wont allow other meds to absorb. I took it for a while and can't attest to it helping me much if any. I did what the bottle said to do with them which was.. Simmer two of the capsules that you empty in water for 10 minutes and then drink as a tea. I do still have a cup on occasion just to use it up. I dont plan on buying anymore of it.

Steve
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