Psyllium husk (Plantago psyllium) Reviews

Marietjie

19/10/2010 09:10

I had problems with irritable bowel since taking Psyllium Husks the problem is solved. it is wonderful try it it works.!!!!!!!!!! Marietjie

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Larry

01/01/2011 18:34

I used Psyllium for cholesterol control. Eating oatmeal nearly every day for breakfast didn't help. Adding to that regimen a heaping teaspoon of Psyllium husk for a year lowered my total cholesterol by 32 points. I take the Psyllium an hour or so before the evening meal. I continue to use it to see the effects of the second year.
Larry

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Neal

01/04/2011 20:41

Hi Larry How do you take this, do you mix it in water and let it settle for about 5 minutes before drinking it. I need to lower my Cholesterol. Thanks for your help.

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joe

03/12/2010 00:19

It does work to clean you out and make you feel better. For me, everyday, two tablespoons with two glasses of water 20 minutes before breakfast.

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Sue

16/02/2011 01:01

To start the day on a top note try this for a delicious breakfast - mix 3 tspns psyllium husk with 1/2 cup water, add 1/2 cup tinned fruit salad and 1/2 cup yoghurt. Wash it down with large glass water.

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Kirsty

28/05/2011 07:48

Do you know you dose you'd give a child over 6? I've read you can add it too ice cream or baking as well, does anyone know how much you would put in there?

Igor Scicchitano

23/08/2011 20:35

In the warning section of my confection is written that is not intended for person under the age of 18

DMartinezusa

19/08/2011 17:09

Sorry, I accidently hit the wrong key!! I was saying that I agree with most here in this forum Psyllium Husk is great for helping with many things including cholesterol and regularity. One thing I will recommend for someone who might consider taking it, is to drink plenty of water or liquids after. In fact I've found it less "bloating" if you drink a glass of water 15 minutes before taking a spoonful in 8oz of liquid. Another thing that has helped me tremendously to avoid the "bloating effect" is to NOT sit or be stationary after drinking it. A long walk does wonders! Good luck.

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marcus

10/11/2010 04:14

My girlfriend and I both ate a spoonful of psyllium husk and we both experienced extra satisfying bowel movements shortly after.

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Cccrofto2

17/11/2010 08:26

Marcus, your reply does not make much sense, psyllium results do not occur "shortly after taking" moreover, psyllium is meant for drinking with (8oz) of water, and another glass of water thereafter, and not to be taken by eating a spoonful of it without fluid, it will cause the opposite of what you stated, that is to say "blockage of bowel movement"
Your reply is rather odd, and one has to ask the question WHY.

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really?

14/03/2011 11:50

you're odd for putting so much effort into diminishing someone else's comments. Maybe the English isn't so perfect, but I think we all got the jist of what Marcus was saying. Stop being ugly.

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Pooper

14/03/2011 08:10

ccc ur an idiot. Marcus...awsome

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Lepi__

20/01/2011 01:15

God works in mysterious ways

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Cyndisingh

23/03/2011 01:05

Actually, it can cause you have to have an instant bowel movement. It really depends on the person and every BODY is different. Cheers!!

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Vilara2010

27/11/2010 16:03

I am using it and I find great relieve from constipation.

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14/01/2011 16:33

Helped significantly in IBS. Used to have IBS trouble for over 3 yrs due to stress and other medication. Tried Probiotics and Metamucil. Worked great in combination.

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mandy

21/02/2011 03:03

Pysllium husks work wonderfully I would highly recommend using the husk on a regular basis, after a few days you will see a great result!

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Luce

11/06/2011 14:44

Psyllium husks have been recommended to me for ibs - took my first 'dose' today & after reading the favourable comments, I'm looking forward to seeing if it works for me! Question though: It says on the tub to take 1-2 teaspoons in a glass of water, followed by another plain glass of water. I ended up drinking 2 pints of water (for some reason we only have big glasses in our house haha) & felt very bloated afterwards. Too much fluid?

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cuboid

11/09/2011 00:25

I find that Psyllium is a wonderful additive. Particularly when I sprinkle some on my air sandwiches, it adds a fibrous texture, just lovely. My air sandwiches and water soup have never been so flavoursome. Its a godsend.

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MrTesticular

18/10/2011 03:56

I take a table spoon of Psyllium with miso soup or with porridge two to three times a day. Its really good for helping lose weight.
I lost 7kg over 5 weeks but i also cut down carbs and trained with weights 3 times a week.
Apparently Psyllium helps maintain testosterone levels for men...always a good thing!

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Diane

30/01/2011 07:26

since i have been taking psyllium husks been feeling a lot better,i have to take lipator and it blocks me up taking psyllium 8 0z before breakfast then i have red river cereal cooked with oatmeal>>i'm good for the day, found psyllium at my local bulk food store

Kashdavie

10/04/2012 05:47

hi Diane - where did you purchase the psyllium husk as I'm looking for the psyllium in its most natural and pure form. I don't want it in Metamucil or tablet form if possible. I live in Edmonton, Alberta Canada and cannot seem to find it here. I'm not really sure where you from and hoping you from somewhere around here.
thanks and hope to here from you.

Lisaloo17

21/02/2011 11:15

best thing i ever bought. had constipation for years and nothing worked, until i tried this!!! i have it in luke warm water with a diluted friut drink, or in a fruit smoothie or even homemade soup....love that its natural too.

Redrobin

25/02/2011 22:26

psyllium seeds soaked in water helped reduce my terrible diarrhoea.

kman

19/03/2011 16:54

best thing ever feel good have teaspoon daily with yougrat or cottage chesse drink lots of water cleans you out

BabyD

03/05/2011 03:40

Psyllium husk is amazing! Very cheap, I have the orange flavored powder.
it works wonders, cleans you out in less than a day you won't believe the VOLUME you... "go"... haha.

and it definitely makes you feel fuller.

I take two tablespoons a day in 16 oz. of water. just chug it down. tastes fine as long as you don't let it sit too long hahaha :) but man oh man it is worth it.

Andyrake

24/05/2011 16:54

I suffered with a pile for about a year, when that went i then suffered with anal fissures for nearly 2 years and i tried everything, creams, diet, high fibre foods, everything and the fissure would go then come back, go then come back, the pain was unbearable and i thought i would never see the day where the fissure would go.

3 months on since taking psyllium husk every morning, im a different person. The fissure healed in a week and has stayed healed for the longest time ive known in 2 years. This stuff is amazing. Ive always said that piles and fissures form because of dry, hard stools that are difficult to pass, they dont just 'form on their own' and the coating that psyllium husk provides make the bowel movement easy. The best thing about it for me (unlike using supplements to loosen stools like lactulose) is that it bulks the stool so when you go, you have gone for the day and dont feel like you need to go again for 24hrs.

I plan to take psyllium husk for the rest of my life and anyone suffering from anal fissures or piles should try this for a month or two. I found it takes a few days to get into your system but once it does it works.

DMartinezusa

19/08/2011 17:02

Yes I agree

fartingmum

29/11/2011 15:34

psyllium husk has actually increased my mum's flatulence instead of reducing it. haha, why do you think that is so?

ainyv

09/03/2012 20:56

i used to get that too, it may be caused by allergy. just drink lots of water, better yet try to take one tablespoon of virgin coconut oil. dont give up.

Frnechien67

30/11/2011 23:49

I have hated bran flakes all my life, with or without raisins, so guess what?

I tried the loose-pack psyllium first. It's cheaper and I had no problem with swallowing it, but it's messy and awkward to pack along on travels. So then I switched to the "Lady Soma Detox". The packets of pills last for 7 days, and are an EXCELLENT psylium husk supplement. The capsules are convenient. Drink plenty of water! (But that's a good idea anyway.)

Roderickjay

15/03/2012 17:51

I've used psyllium regularly for over 20 years now. Combined with probiotics supplements I rarely experience any ill ness, and my doctors have been amazed how low my cholesterol (HDL) level is.

A physician

27/03/2012 06:15

HDL is healthy cholesterol. If psyllium reduced it, that's a problem. You want our HDL as high as possible. In fact there has never been a heart attack reported in all of medical history in any individual with HDL greater than 100.

Roderickjay29

09/04/2012 17:34

My mistake, my LDL was at 44, HDL 78.

Joekn

03/04/2012 16:38

can anyone who has taken pysllium with probiotics, please share type of probiotics? is it in liquid form?

joekn

Roderickjay29

09/04/2012 17:32

I've been happiest with PB8 from Nutrition Now. 2 in the am and 2 in the pm. In addition I use about 4 oz of lassi, a yogurt like drink in my smoothies which is very high in active cultures.

Pragashni

27/03/2012 18:09

Hi , i am new to this, just heard of this herb from a friend w.r.t dieting but where can i purchase this bec i tried i can't get this............... from south africa

guest

05/04/2012 03:39

I can vouch for psysllium - it is great to get the bowels moving and regular. Also helps with easy passing if you have hemorroids ... doesn't take much -- I sprinkle on my green salads and granola ... it is tasteless and fine!

Kashdavie

10/04/2012 05:38

Hello - I'm from South Africa and have been using psyllium husk for a good couple of years. I am now in Canada in a city called Edmonton and unfortunately cannot seem to find the natural psyllium husk here. Its either in tablet form or in the Metamucil products but not pure and natural psyllium. Does anyone know where I can purchase this product in its most natural form?
please let me know.
thanks

Entertainment Careers

23/04/2012 06:57

I swear by Psyllium. I have been using it for over 7 years and recommend it.

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