Psyllium Husk Relieves Constipation

Ajeet Gautam said:

Psyllium has been the subject of clinical trials which have confirmed
the herb's action as both an anti-diarrheal and as a laxative,

You don't need clinical trials to show the obvious. Psyllium is a bulk
laxative available from most supermarkets & health food stores.

As soon as I see the word "toxins" I know I'm viewing new age claptrap.

gtoomey

On 26 Sep 2005 21:15:00 -0700, "Ajeet Gautam" <[email hidden]>

Quoted message said:

Psyllium has been the subject of clinical trials which have confirmed
the herb's action as both an anti-diarrheal and as a laxative,
promoting the restoration of healthy bowel functioning. Psyllium hulls
act like a "broom," cleansing the colon and absorbing toxins
adhered to intestinal walls.
Psyllium increases available water content within the large intestine,
thus increasing the bulk of the stool and making its passage easier,
thus helping to relieve hemorrhoids
Visit
http://www.globalstore.tk

Howdy 🙂 -

I was going to post this question separately, but this seems a good
place: About how much psyllium do you take and how often should it be
taken? Thanks.

bmcky

Boston, MA

bmcky said:

Howdy 🙂 -

I was going to post this question separately, but this seems a good
place: About how much psyllium do you take and how often should it be
taken? Thanks.

bmcky

Boston, MA

One tablespoon once a day is usual.
Don't expect an answer from the OP, they're a spammer.

gtoomey

In article <[email hidden]>,
"Ajeet Gautam" <[email hidden]> wrote:

<snipped spam>

Yeah. It's called "Metamucil" here in america.....

Or one can easily and cheaply purchase Psyllium husk in bulk at any good
health food store.

Unfortunately, it's not low carb.

Cheers!
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Om.

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In article <[email hidden]>,

bmcky said:

On 26 Sep 2005 21:15:00 -0700, "Ajeet Gautam" <[email hidden]>

Quoted message said:

Psyllium has been the subject of clinical trials which have confirmed
the herb's action as both an anti-diarrheal and as a laxative,
promoting the restoration of healthy bowel functioning. Psyllium hulls
act like a "broom," cleansing the colon and absorbing toxins
adhered to intestinal walls.
Psyllium increases available water content within the large intestine,
thus increasing the bulk of the stool and making its passage easier,
thus helping to relieve hemorrhoids
Visit
http://www.globalstore.tk

Howdy 🙂 -

I was going to post this question separately, but this seems a good
place: About how much psyllium do you take and how often should it be
taken? Thanks.

bmcky

Boston, MA

two tbs. in water twice per day.

Buy Metamucil and follow the can directions.
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Om.

"My mother never saw the irony in calling me a son-of-a-[censored]." -Jack Nicholson

OmManiPadmeOmelet said:

<snipped spam>

Yeah. It's called "Metamucil" here in america.....

Metamucil is a mixture of psyllium husk and some junk
sweetener to make it taste like something other than
ground up dried grass leaves.

Quoted message said:

Or one can easily and cheaply purchase Psyllium husk in bulk at any good
health food store.

Easier and cheaper than on-line sources.

Quoted message said:

Unfortunately, it's not low carb.

This is debatable. It is all insoluble fiber. It can not be
digested by human digestive enzymes. It also can not be
digested by the enzymes from human intestinal bacteria. A
termite would not consider it low carb, but for a human it
makes sense to count straight psyllium husk as zero carbs.

The fillers in metamucil, different story. I know there
is a sugar-free version but I haven't looked at it closely.

In article <[email hidden]>,

Doug Freyburger said:

OmManiPadmeOmelet said:

<snipped spam>

Yeah. It's called "Metamucil" here in america.....

Metamucil is a mixture of psyllium husk and some junk
sweetener to make it taste like something other than
ground up dried grass leaves.

Quoted message said:

Or one can easily and cheaply purchase Psyllium husk in bulk at any good
health food store.

Easier and cheaper than on-line sources.

Quoted message said:

Unfortunately, it's not low carb.

This is debatable. It is all insoluble fiber. It can not be
digested by human digestive enzymes. It also can not be
digested by the enzymes from human intestinal bacteria. A
termite would not consider it low carb, but for a human it
makes sense to count straight psyllium husk as zero carbs.

The fillers in metamucil, different story. I know there
is a sugar-free version but I haven't looked at it closely.

Precisely. ;-)
I've not looked at the sugar free either.

I just take Twinlabs magnesium oxide.
I have to anyway as I have a problem with chronic hypomagnesemia.
My Dr. says it's a congenital renal tubule defect.

Low mag levels suck too...
--
Om.

"My mother never saw the irony in calling me a son-of-a-[censored]." -Jack Nicholson

In article <[email hidden]>,

bmcky said:

On 26 Sep 2005 21:15:00 -0700, "Ajeet Gautam" <[email hidden]>

Quoted message said:

Psyllium has been the subject of clinical trials which have confirmed
the herb's action as both an anti-diarrheal and as a laxative,
promoting the restoration of healthy bowel functioning. Psyllium hulls
act like a "broom," cleansing the colon and absorbing toxins
adhered to intestinal walls.
Psyllium increases available water content within the large intestine,
thus increasing the bulk of the stool and making its passage easier,
thus helping to relieve hemorrhoids
Visit
http://www.globalstore.tk

Howdy 🙂 -

I was going to post this question separately, but this seems a good
place: About how much psyllium do you take and how often should it be
taken? Thanks.

bmcky

Boston, MA

He doesn't take it. He sells it.

Priscilla, also in Boston

It depends upon your condition usually the recommended dosage is 1
teaspoonful in the morning and 1 teaspoonful before going to bed it.

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Doug Freyburger <[email hidden]> wrote:
:> OmManiPadmeOmelet wrote:
:>>
:>> <snipped spam>
:>>
:>> Yeah. It's called "Metamucil" here in america.....
:>
:> Metamucil is a mixture of psyllium husk and some junk
:> sweetener to make it taste like something other than
:> ground up dried grass leaves.
:>
:>> Or one can easily and cheaply purchase Psyllium husk in bulk at any
:>> good health food store.
:>
:> Easier and cheaper than on-line sources.

I don't know about this....anything at my local health food store seems to
cost a fortune. The place is more like a yuppie store, with a health
slant...

I get much better prices online....If I buy enough, I even get free shipping
(just ordered 2000 capsules yesterday). Can't reallly be any easier or
cheaper...IMO.

In article <[email hidden]>,

Roger Zoul said:

Doug Freyburger <[email hidden]> wrote:
:> OmManiPadmeOmelet wrote:
:>>
:>> <snipped spam>
:>>
:>> Yeah. It's called "Metamucil" here in america.....
:>
:> Metamucil is a mixture of psyllium husk and some junk
:> sweetener to make it taste like something other than
:> ground up dried grass leaves.
:>
:>> Or one can easily and cheaply purchase Psyllium husk in bulk at any
:>> good health food store.
:>
:> Easier and cheaper than on-line sources.

I don't know about this....anything at my local health food store seems to
cost a fortune. The place is more like a yuppie store, with a health
slant...

You are shopping at the wrong store. ;-)
Try Sun Harvest, and "Now" brand Psyllium husk in a 1 lb. can bulk.

Quoted message said:

I get much better prices online....If I buy enough, I even get free shipping
(just ordered 2000 capsules yesterday). Can't reallly be any easier or
cheaper...IMO.

That is actually quite true!
You just have to watch out for shipping costs.

Quoted message said:

--
Om.

"My mother never saw the irony in calling me a son-of-a-[censored]." -Jack Nicholson

I don't drink my fiber supplement, I eat it in the form of pills. In
my case, there's nothing added, just a gelatin coating around pure
crushed psyllium husk. I never figured what I was swallowing contained
any appreciable carbs.

OmManiPadmeOmelet said:

In article <[email hidden]>,
"Ajeet Gautam" <[email hidden]> wrote:

<snipped spam>

Yeah. It's called "Metamucil" here in america.....

Or one can easily and cheaply purchase Psyllium husk in bulk at any good
health food store.

Unfortunately, it's not low carb.

Cheers!
--
Om.

"My mother never saw the irony in calling me a son-of-a-[censored]." -Jack Nicholson

Roger Zoul said:

I don't know about this....anything at my local health food store seems
to cost a fortune. The place is more like a yuppie store, with a
health slant...

I get much better prices online....If I buy enough, I even get free
shipping (just ordered 2000 capsules yesterday). Can't reallly be any
easier or cheaper...IMO.

How well do the capsules work compared to the powder? They seem a lot
more convenient.

Sammy! <[email hidden]> wrote:
:> On 2005-09-28 10:11:44 -0400, "Roger Zoul" <[email hidden]>
:> said:
:>>
:>>
:>> I don't know about this....anything at my local health food store
:>> seems to cost a fortune. The place is more like a yuppie store,
:>> with a health slant...
:>>
:>> I get much better prices online....If I buy enough, I even get free
:>> shipping (just ordered 2000 capsules yesterday). Can't reallly be
:>> any easier or cheaper...IMO.
:>
:> How well do the capsules work compared to the powder? They seem a lot
:> more convenient.

I've never used the powder. IMO, the capsules work just fine....I think
them in the am with the other stuff, along with a lot of liquid. With the
capsules, there's no need to try to hide the taste (or lack of it) of
husks....

OmManiPadmeOmelet <[email hidden]> wrote:
:> In article <[email hidden]>,
:> "Roger Zoul" <[email hidden]> wrote:
:>
:>> Doug Freyburger <[email hidden]> wrote:
:>> :> OmManiPadmeOmelet wrote:
:>> :>>
:>> :>> <snipped spam>
:>> :>>
:>> :>> Yeah. It's called "Metamucil" here in america.....
:>> :>
:>> :> Metamucil is a mixture of psyllium husk and some junk
:>> :> sweetener to make it taste like something other than
:>> :> ground up dried grass leaves.
:>> :>
:>> :>> Or one can easily and cheaply purchase Psyllium husk in bulk at
:>> :>> any
:>> :>> good health food store.
:>> :>
:>> :> Easier and cheaper than on-line sources.
:>>
:>> I don't know about this....anything at my local health food store
:>> seems to cost a fortune. The place is more like a yuppie store,
:>> with a health slant...
:>
:> You are shopping at the wrong store. ;-)

I agree...but there are no Trader Joes here.

:> Try Sun Harvest, and "Now" brand Psyllium husk in a 1 lb. can bulk.

Don't do bulk husk...I prefer capsules.

:>
:>>
:>> I get much better prices online....If I buy enough, I even get free
:>> shipping (just ordered 2000 capsules yesterday). Can't reallly be
:>> any easier or cheaper...IMO.
:>
:> That is actually quite true!
:> You just have to watch out for shipping costs.

Yes you do...that's why I ordered 2000...4 bottles of 500 each...free
shipping over a certain amount. I'll use them eventually.

[email hidden] wrote:
:> I don't drink my fiber supplement, I eat it in the form of pills. In
:> my case, there's nothing added, just a gelatin coating around pure
:> crushed psyllium husk. I never figured what I was swallowing
:> contained
:> any appreciable carbs.

It doesn't.

:>
:> OmManiPadmeOmelet wrote:
:>> In article <[email hidden]>,
:>> "Ajeet Gautam" <[email hidden]> wrote:
:>>
:>> <snipped spam>
:>>
:>> Yeah. It's called "Metamucil" here in america.....
:>>
:>> Or one can easily and cheaply purchase Psyllium husk in bulk at any
:>> good health food store.
:>>
:>> Unfortunately, it's not low carb.
:>>
:>> Cheers!
:>> --
:>> Om.
:>>
:>> "My mother never saw the irony in calling me a son-of-a-[censored]."
:>> -Jack Nicholson

In article <2005092820574216807%flipflops@dojocom>,

Sammy! said:

Roger Zoul said:

I don't know about this....anything at my local health food store seems
to cost a fortune. The place is more like a yuppie store, with a
health slant...

I get much better prices online....If I buy enough, I even get free
shipping (just ordered 2000 capsules yesterday). Can't reallly be any
easier or cheaper...IMO.

How well do the capsules work compared to the powder? They seem a lot
more convenient.

Part of the laxative action is the amount of water the fiber absorbs.
Drink it with plenty of water and it should work just as well IMHO.
--
Om.

"My mother never saw the irony in calling me a son-of-a-[censored]." -Jack Nicholson

In article <[email hidden]>,

Roger Zoul said:

OmManiPadmeOmelet <[email hidden]> wrote:
:> In article <[email hidden]>,
:> "Roger Zoul" <[email hidden]> wrote:
:>
:>> Doug Freyburger <[email hidden]> wrote:
:>> :> OmManiPadmeOmelet wrote:
:>> :>>
:>> :>> <snipped spam>
:>> :>>
:>> :>> Yeah. It's called "Metamucil" here in america.....
:>> :>
:>> :> Metamucil is a mixture of psyllium husk and some junk
:>> :> sweetener to make it taste like something other than
:>> :> ground up dried grass leaves.
:>> :>
:>> :>> Or one can easily and cheaply purchase Psyllium husk in bulk at
:>> :>> any
:>> :>> good health food store.
:>> :>
:>> :> Easier and cheaper than on-line sources.
:>>
:>> I don't know about this....anything at my local health food store
:>> seems to cost a fortune. The place is more like a yuppie store,
:>> with a health slant...
:>
:> You are shopping at the wrong store. ;-)

I agree...but there are no Trader Joes here.

:> Try Sun Harvest, and "Now" brand Psyllium husk in a 1 lb. can bulk.

Don't do bulk husk...I prefer capsules.

:>
:>>
:>> I get much better prices online....If I buy enough, I even get free
:>> shipping (just ordered 2000 capsules yesterday). Can't reallly be
:>> any easier or cheaper...IMO.
:>
:> That is actually quite true!
:> You just have to watch out for shipping costs.

Yes you do...that's why I ordered 2000...4 bottles of 500 each...free
shipping over a certain amount. I'll use them eventually.

<lol>
Good job....... ;-)
--
Om.

"My mother never saw the irony in calling me a son-of-a-[censored]." -Jack Nicholson

Yup the fact is although the capsules are easy to intake compared to the
powder but the powder seems to work better as it is in more natural
form.
60% of the psyllium husk produced in india is exported to USA.

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