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Wheat dextrin instead of psyllium seed powder, makes sense?

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Posted 7/4/2013 2:11 PM (GMT 0)
I was considering a rotation of fibers. Currently, I use psyllium seed powder. I was wondering if I replace it with wheat dextrin for a month or two, will it be helpful or it will be harmful instead?

Anyone tried it? experiences are welcome.

Thanks in advance.
Posted 7/4/2013 2:16 PM (GMT 0)
I don't know what wheat dextrin is, but if it says wheat, is a cousin or step-brother to wheat, if it's on the same shelf as wheat, it wouldn't be something i'd want -
Posted 7/4/2013 2:24 PM (GMT 0)
I believe, its starch (dextrin) derived from wheat.
Why would you not take it?
Posted 7/4/2013 2:53 PM (GMT 0)
This is basically Benefiber, correct?
Have not tried it, but have considered it.
Posted 7/4/2013 4:01 PM (GMT 0)
Delta,

Are you having issues with Pysllium Seed Powder? I just started taking it yesterday after using pysllium husk for awhile but found it to be a bit abrasive after using it for a few months. I got the good Frontier Organic brand of Pysllium seed powder and am keen to see how it goes.
Posted 7/4/2013 7:00 PM (GMT 0)
No I do not have any problem with it.
Yes, husk IS abrasive, so if you read around, many (actually majority, if I know correctly) of us use psyllium seed powder. I get it from Mountain Rose Herbs. If you are in remission, it should be fine but in flare, or recovering from flare, stay away.

The reason I want to try something else is, I have been using it for almost 5 years now and I would like to rotate the stuff I use so that the body doesn't get used to something or some specific kind of stuff is ALWAYS left behind because of the property of whatever I am using, psyllium seed powder in this case.
Sometimes, I take activated charcoal as well.

@geeker,
Yes, They were sampling in Costco the other day and just felt like water but I don't know if it was going to give hard time once its inside. So thought if anybody has given a try, better ask now than sorry later.
Posted 7/4/2013 9:23 PM (GMT 0)
Benefiber is Inulin, different from wheat dextrin. You shouldn't have an issue, as long as you don't have problems with wheat overall.
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