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Important -- psyllium husk vs psyllium husk POWDER. The powder is a full 3 times more concentrated than the whole husk (both supplements are sold in powder form, but the whole husk consists of lighter, fluffier rice-like elongated bits, whereas the psyllium powder is finely ground into a sand-like texture, thus far more concentrated).
powder is such chore to take. Its really hard to mix it in water
@@aldarund I use ground up husk, it's not as fine. Looks like whole grain flour. I add it to my protein shake to make it thicker.
AH! You have solved the mystery of why my organic psyllium husk is so much finer! So it is powder rather than husk. It also thickens MUCH more per teaspoon. Do you have any data on which is better?
@@aldarund I put the powder in my morning smoothie, and it works great! If I weren't mixing it into a smoothie, I'd use a battery powered milk frother and mix it into orange juice, preferably reduced calorie OJ sweetened w/stevia such as Tropicana.
I mix my psyllium powder ahead of time where I use about a tablespoon of psyllium powder per quart of water and then I add apple cider vinegar and electrolytes and let it completely hydrate the psyllium and then it's really easy to drink down kind of like yogurt. You can make this slightly thick but completely drinkable drink where it tastes pretty darn good actually. Powdered psyllium that's mixed with liquid and then drank immediately it's difficult to get down
Are we sure psyllium affects the microflora? My understanding is that psyllium works better for stool quality than soluble B-glucan (oatmeal) because psyllium is minimally fermented by colon bacteria. B-glucan, on the other hand, is heavily fermented and therefore produces gas (farts), improves microflora, but does not help hold together stools (unlike psyllium, which does). This was from a published review article on fibers, sorry don't have the reference handy.
Yes, psyllium is non fermentable and therefore has a minimal effect if any on gut flora.
producing farts is a process call "methylation" and actually provides health benefits due to the fermentation process and production of good gut flora. That's one of the reason's why eating beans is extremely healthy and one of the standout factors in the people of the 'blue zones'. Oatmeal and beans = better for health.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6358997/
In "How not to age" dr. Greger also states psyllium does nothing for the bioflora unfortunately, unlike other fibers, as it is not fermented but inert for the bacteria.
Try postbiotics like Epicor. Nothing works better for good digestion in my experience.
The improvement it brings to the quality of life is hard to exaggerate! Since I began using it daily I spend less than a minute a day on the toilet.
I had no idea of these benefits! Valuable information indeed.
Much gratitude.
Thanks Brad! I use it daily but I don't drink it (yuk), I mix it in with an egg, a small amount of cooked steel-cut oats, wilted arugula (or sometimes spinach) and some apple cider vinegar... mix it up, fry it in a pan and top it with plain Greek Yogurt for a delicious savory breakfast pancake (it reminds me of potato latkes with sour cream). I make sure I drink plenty of water with it.
We‘be been adding a spoom to my morning cereal blend gor about a year now and absolutely love it. Added benefit for me is that it keeps me full for longer and no desire to snack.
Glucomannon and Modified Citrus Pectin also have the satiation effect but have different properties. Citrus Pectin has anti-cancer activity in terms of reducing metastases. But it might cost more.
Thanks Dr Stanfield! The obvious comparison is Psyllium Husk vs Flax Seed. Hopefully you get a chance to perform your brilliant analysis on these two against each other.
Seems reasonable and well articulated.
Dr, Brad, what do you think of oat bran? In general foor someone who eats a 1/2 cup of oat bran per day (in addition to a generally high fiber diet) is psyllium husk still needed?
Another clickbait title and thumbnail. I understand why you do this, but it's both annoying and a bad look for a science channel. Imagine I would want to watch this Psylium Husk video again for some specific information? How am I supposed to find it, if I can't tell neither from the title or the thumbnail what the video is about? Imagine studies would use clickbait titles to get more recognition ;)
Well said.
spot on.
I agree, a lot of serious youtubers employ the same optimization tactics that are used by vloggers, streamers, etc. But I feel like there's no evidence that these tactics work for them, a small minority of videos I click on are clickbait. I actually think it hurts the channel's publicity.
I am starting to feel negative towards this channel. It feels as tho he is pressured to push his supplements and is re hashing old content.
I am following "nutrition made simple" by Dr Gil.
Nothing he provides us can be taken for granted, especially in a platform like RUclips. Let's be thankful for the value he provided us so far.
RUclips is getting more competitive and if you don't want to be a sinking ship, you adjust to the flow. This is a development that came to stay. All content creators are in some way pressured by this development
I tried psyllium husk, but I hate the taste. I added chia seeds for fiber to a smoothie.
Woah, I've been taking it for decades. If you can actually taste it you must be using far too much. A tiny bit on the end of your teaspoon is enough for most meals - with plenty of water.
I have a rockstar gut and found I really do eat more than 30 plants a week Still I often add psyllium when baking. Like proats. Otherwise not a big baker. Thanks for the lead caution.
for those who are intolerant of psyllium husk, it may be due to its insoluble fiber content. So try Acacia Senegal or Inulin powder (acacia is generally more tolerable). They aren't just high in soluble fiber, they're 100% soluble fiber.
For the unfamiliar - any idea why Brad would have picked this over one of those options?
Salient content as usual. Question: I am a larger mass than the average person (6’4” 230lbs). Should I be consuming a proportionally larger amount of fiber supplements and powdered collagen supplements? Should a woman half my size be consuming the same dose as me? No one ever addresses this point. Thank you.
In regards to the fiber, I believe he mentions needing to personalize the intake so yes you will probably require more eventually then a petite woman. still start lower and build up your consumption, lots of wter! Good luck
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Currently I take flax powder instead. Which one is better?
Flax powder becomes rancid quickly. The fats in it oxidize quickly. You should grind your own, and consume it within days. Also, storing it in the refrigerator helps to protect the fats.
I would say flax from a good brand. Flax seeds can be high in cadmium and its fiber increases even the absorption cadmium.
Would inulin have the same effect? It also is a soluble fibre sold as a supplement.
@@BadWolf-bw6ik You're absolutely correct. From what I have been reading lately it should help reduce cholesterol as well, because it is a good source of soluble fibre. Beans & almonds too!!
As a retired worker in the supplement industry, I completely agree with Dr. Stanfield about psyllium. I am familiar with Yerba Prima, and I also agree with him about their quality. Yes, that is the company that I worked for. That said, I would use other company's products if I couldn't get Yerba Prima's psyllium. Out of all the supplements that I have seen, psyllium is the one supplement that I have the most confidence about. I do believe that there are other good supplements, but psyllium to me is a no brainer. Very beneficial. By the way, the capsules are OK, but I do believe using the powder or whole husk is better. I personally make a chocolate coffee mix with it. I mix psyllium powder with monk fruit sweetener, cocoa, and a little powdered creamer {Yes, I know creamer is supposed to be bad for you, oh well} Mix it well, then add the coffee and mix it well again. Delicious.
i put it in my smoothy (half n orange, half a kiwi, 3-4 spoons blueberry + some water) which i drink a few times a week. thickens it and a few drops of stevia you get a great healthy treat.
does Dr. Brad have a stance on spirulina and chlorella?
Chlorella is better 👍🏾
There may be small amounts of lead in Psyllium husks but I believe the stevia even far worse do to being processed with toxic chemicals. The only pure stevia found out there is stevia dried leaf.
What happens if you take a Psyllium Husk capsule and Hyaluronic Acid capsule at the same time? What if you are dehydrated?
My theory is that all that fiber slows down the intake of sugar thus lowers blood sugar and triglycerides-thus the beneficial effects. But, if you are low carb or no carb, it doesn’t matter. In fact at that point you’re better off with less fiber because it will interfere with the absorption of nutrients as well.
Then there’s the fact that beef is very high in glutamine, which heals the gut. Meat has no fiber and so is not irritating for IBS.
My father was taking psyllium for years, finally stopped. He’s happier. He switched some other things around, like timing of metformin, and also began eating much more ruminant meat.
don't forget a little note, which was only mentioned at the end: you cannot run a marathon without training, so you cannot increase your fiber intake without training. I have been progressively assuming flax seeds (and other fiber sources) for years, from little spoon to large spoon; now I can add any size of flax seeds, chia seeds, psyllium husks, and/or wheat bran in my salad, yogurt or pasta, without any bowel problems, they actually help dramatically on my regularity
I find Mutaflor is a probiotic that really works well, and here in Australia is the only probiotic listed as a registered medical drug rather than a supplement.
Are there other sources of soluble fiber that could be used as supplement? The lead contamination is not very reassuring...
P H also contain one of the essencial sugars/glyconutrients.
Wonderful, thank you!
Could you make a video about PUFAs, and if they may have an impact on longevity?
Nice video ! I was wondering about 07:35 whether it prevented absorption and stopped using psyllium because of that, I'll get back to it then :D
I think you'd be surprised how much IBS is caused by nervous system dysfunction, specifically overstimulated sympathetic nervous system state from depression, unmanaged emotions etc.
Been taking just two capsules (NOW brand) every night for years (bottle says to take 5/day I think.) Like he says, it works for both constipation and diarrhea. Two per day is the sweet spot for us both. Female 145 lbs, hubby @ 200 lbs. Works like a charm.
Is this beneficial for carnivores? All the benefits listed are already given for carnivores.
I didn't look at the studies he mentioned, but unless specifically mentioned, the study subjects aren't strictly vegetarians. So the study results would apply to carnivores. You can look up the study and go to the Subjects section of the study and see what the recruitment criteria were.
Unfortunately psyllium husk made me very very ill when I took it and triggered my IBS badly - I have to be very careful with fibre unfortunately.
I take mine with either protein powder or soy milk plus water
TY Brad
OK, may have to try adding a little of this
Been taking 5g psyllium husk powder twice a day on empty stomach (per labeling). Seems to help the constipation that came along with my keto-diet. Now I guess I need to worry about getting a low-lead source. Wondering how much a problem lead contamination is compared to other foods. Is there explanation as to why psyllium is often Pb contaminated?
Another example of excellent public service that is pretty much one of a kind, thanks! I am now using Wheat Dextrin (Benefiber) and yes, it does have insoluble fiber as well, but is that really an issue if you don't have gut issues? It mixes invisibly into coffee, tea, etc. with no taste or texture, and it promotes a feeling of fullness, which I find helpful to avoid further snacking.
what about Flax seeds powder? Is it soluble fibre?
@@BadWolf-bw6ik I wouldn't worry too much about tthose calories. Either they are slow digestion fiber calories or omega 3 oil calories. In fact, one of the biggest predictors of whether we will overeat in a meal is whether we have some calories that made it most of the way through our digestive system in previous meals without being absorbed.
I like the taste of Flax seed much better than Psyllium Husk so hopefully it has a similar effect.
I take 25g of psyllium husk daily, all at once, with about 0.7 ltr of water. And I like it 🙂
You should have addressed safety and convenience in consumption.
Safety: You must mix it fully, as you don’t want to risk getting the dry husks caught in your throat. If you do have dry husk caught in your throat, you may choke as it expands. Drink water immediately.
Convenience: Also, you should have demonstrated how to mix the husk in a glass of water., and then show its consumption. You need to mix fully, and then drink immediately, as it will expand quickly. This leads to difficulty in consuming the drink.
Right? And what about getting stuck in your colon? I'm in. The fiber is not necessary camp. Just don't overeat to begin with and eat clean whether it's plant-based or not.
Consumer labs chose Organic India Psyllium as their overall pick, I dont know why you are claiming it to be yerba prima
I take a psyllium husk powder, 5 gm in my morning smoothie and followed with an 8 oz glass of water and it's working well for me. The lead content is said to be 4mcg per 5 gm serving so I think this brand should be okay.
I use oat bran for my fiber supplement. Drinking psyllium as a gel makes me gag, and the oat fiber does seem to have a beneficial effect on the gut microbiome. Even better, when taken as a pill it doesn't have the outer capsule, it's just pressed and formed.
No one waits for it to become a gel before consuming, because its gross, way worse than chia seed. Mix a teaspoon of psyllium husk (not powder) in water and drink straight away with at least 2-3 full glasses of water.
This is to all the people who may comments sometimes we forget anytime anybody’s trying to say something they are not quite honest that’s just the standard of today’s society specially when it comes to big business I lied to my boss in order to keep my job shame on me
ConsumerLab top pick as of April 20, 2024 is NOT Yurba Prima. Their top pic is Organic India. They both have acceptable levels of lead, but Organic India was 1/2 the lead at .6mcg per serving.
A whole food, plant-based dietary pattern with some fish and plenty of legumes (similar to longevity diet promoted by NOVOS) usually provides me 90-120 grams of fiber per day, which is somewhere around the same numbers that hunter-gatherers often get from their diet during periods of low meat consumption. Would be interesting to see more research data of actually high fiber intake of 60-80 g or more.
If ur body gets used to psyllium husk, then it becomes a bit difficult to pass stool without it. In india, Its only indicated in constipation, since decades.
didn't happen to me.
@@martian9999 since how much time are u regularly having psyllium husk?? Nd then Have u been off it for a while?
@@dhhavsfor many years now. But only at home, never while travelling. To be honest, when travellling, I walk very much. That may be what helps prevent constipation.
What are your thoughts on the Cleveland Clinic study on Niacin linked to heart disease?
Regarding lead, what are your thoughts on supplementing with edta and clinoptilolite vs insoluble strawberry fiber, etc?
What make you think Yerba psyllium has less lead than NOW psyllium because there is no label on the container or on the Yerba website that says this has been tested for heavy metals let alone how much heavy metals content is it it vs health standards
I am not expert but I believe he is trying to say that one is sort of the whole plant which is milled and the other is a concentrated powder. They are processed differently. The latter could theoretically also contain more of whatever minerals come a long with the process. Again, no expert on this but if you review the video, I believe that is the distinction.
California says it can be high in heavy metals, i think lead.
So I can take psyllium with my morning greens drink and vitamins without interfering with their bioavailability?
I put it in my oatmeal every morning and it really helps with constipation.
It is a gut irritant that may have overlooked hormone and neurotransmitter effects with long term use.
Your current stack, you recommend that to people 25-35 years old or is it some you can skip?
Inulin is way better as it is water soluble and gentle on your gut and gut bugs love it.
How does it compare to glucomannan?
I often use elecampane root as an herbal supplement because it has an unusual anti-oxidant profile. It is rich in inulin. Probably not for everybody unless you are actively pursuing an anti-cancer lifestyle.
Inulin is a high fodmap, just the opposite for the gut
If I put my collagen and my psyllium in the same cup will I still absorb the collagen or will it get absorbed by the fiber and passed through?
how much lead is in all the other BigPharma products floating around on the market
I thought it was about Himalayan pink salt.
I take psyllium husk powder in the morning with my vitamins. Will this reduce my absorption of vitamins?
I wonder if it can also have some small effect on lowering lifetime risk of colorectal cancer
fiber is definitely associated with lower cancer risks, and I believe this relates to all intestinal cancers. Another one you can try for that is Modified Citrus Pectin, which is also bulky and high in fiber. I've seen research that suggests it limits metastases. It might be more expensive. It is a great appetite suppressant, too.
Sarcopenia among the Elderly Population: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Conclusion. Protein supplementation had no significant effect on 4 m gait speed and on improving skeletal muscle mass index, hand grip strength, chair rise test, and short physical performance battery.
2021 NIH
Protein and Fiber are different, aren't they? And now you are specifically talking about Sacropenia, versus the population in general, many of whom don't have sacropenia. That would be the population in the studies discussed here. I have a science degree. You really have to look at the specificity of each study. Alot of people can only operate with the KISS principle and they often misapply and misunderstand scientific findings. Hope this is helpful.
Is this relevant to take if you already take a teaspoon of flax meal?
Don’t many studies also show high fiber diets decrease testosterone and increase shbg?
Maybe just the studies you are pointing out are healthy user bias studies
Do you mean literally Testosterone or DHT? I wouldn't care that much about DHT. Besides that sex hormones actually have some disadvantages. We still don't know exactly why, but males (animals as for humans) do live way longer after castration. If it comes to T it gets really complicated pretty fast. I wouldn't hold my breath there.
Any concerns about the heavy metals that occur in psyllium? I prefer no lead in my food
Doesn’t this cause gut irritation?
The thumbnail looked like he was going to talk about himalayan salt and I was ready to punch my screen, through.
I use a wheat protein instead. I'm pretty sure it would do the same thing.
I don't really find a good way to add psyllium husk to my diet. It's awful in water and I don't do smoothies. Should I just start doing smoothies?
Try in buttermilk or kefir
I make bread with psyllium husk! Love it!
Does anyone know the risk benefit with lead?
⭐⭐Great video ! Thank You !
Should I take psyllium husk when I have SIBO?
What about fermentable soluble fiber like chicory root?
How does psyllium compare to oat?
Yes but getting too happy about psyllium can also lead to constipation and there’s no joy in that.
I am not a fan of supplements but I get the impression you encourage it. I question why you know all this about good diet yet claim to use supplements. If people manage a steady healthy diet do you really need supplementation?
This is not to diss you or the channel. I enjoy the commentary. You may have personal reasons that don’t need to be shared. I’m just suggesting that, to me, you tend to promote supplements often rather than focus on finding nutrients thru diet adjustment. If I want to address a symptom, I look for nutrients that help/cause it and seek foods that contain it. Ok, maybe supplement temporarily to gauge effect but get off them thru diet adjustment.
I do like that you show trials and speak with a great deal of objectivity about the trial itself (cred) and results that may often lead to jumping to conclusions. Thanks
yerba prima is super expensive in the UK, is there a well rated affordable option in the UK?
Have you tried steel cut oatmeal versus rolled oats? That will push up your fiber. Just an idea.
We just dont need fiber.
Day by day my subconciousmond tells me to just go eat natural whole foods and don't believed in fortified supplements intake.
Put the compound in the title. Or at least the description!!!
I have used the psyllium husks and powder periodically for years. The whole husks are easiest to mix and consume. Compliance with a consumption protocol is challenging. It is unpleasant and inconvenient to consume.
When a video about non dutched cacao powder?
I take it daily with each meal.😊❤️
I have no need for psyllium husk. I get 125 grams of fiber in my diet each day. This is an insane amount that is thought to be the amount that our hunter-gatherer ancestors ate. Would there be a reason to replace some of my fiber with psyllium husk? 7 grams of psyllium husk seems like a joke compared to my 125 grams. I find it troubling that average American doesn't even get 30 grams per day. I'm not even trying.
I have the psyllium husk but I hate the taste n texture! How can I use it?
In yogurt?
Excellent content, as usual.
Is metamucil a good form of this?
I recently discovered that it contains much more lead. There is actually a class action suit being filed against them. Also, California state law requires a warning label. All this info and more can be Googled for the exact amounts . It was enough for me to switch to the Prima brand that is recommended in this video.
And you trust the WHO! 😂😂
Is it better to consume whole or ground up psyllium husk?
Gram for gram it's the same thing.
the shredded is so much easier to take , the powder will thicken stuff quicker and doesn't taste great
I recommend whole. It is easier to mix and consume.
Psyllium husk will also eventually tear up your digestive tract. As a nutritionist/holistic practitioner of over 20 years, I'm imploring you to remove this video before people become damaged. Inulin has the same benefits without tearing up your intestines.
I've been taking psyllium husk for about 15 years and now I'm worried about lead poisoning.... anyway just ordered some Yerba Prima
It's a simple blood test to determine lead levels. I had this done after reading about lead content in many brands chocolate bars. My level turned out to be entirely normal -- that is, low.
@@stephenfeldman8104 thanks, i might do that
You're going to get some trace amounts of heavy metals in many foods and even in water. Green Tea and brown rice often contain trace amounts of arsenic. The amounts are very tiny, and the fiber and intake of fluids will help flush these out. I believe that taurine is used by some to chelate chlorine and by-products that leech out of plastic containers.
I have improved my energy levels by increasing potassium, to 2.8 grams and Omega-3, to past 2 grams.
Which form of potassium?
@@AstonAcademia I use Pharmanord's which is called bio-magnesium. Consists of three forms of Magnesium. I take taurine powder separate, so no need for that mix.
@@AstonAcademia Ah, potassium. I eat 200 grams of avacado every day with black and cayennepepper on it. I take like 4 dl of Kefir. I get some potassium from a supplement. Also get potassium from oat bran and chicken. Around 850 mg a day, split in two capsules. The supplement is from Delta nutrition with three forms of potassium.
@@AstonAcademia Along with cashewnuts and some almonds
Unfortunately this strategy caused me to have issues during exercise because my blood pressure was already quite low.
What about Akermansia
So the more craps you get, the less colon cancer risk. Life is rough.
It's underrated for a reason.
this is a great channel, right up there physionic, but you really do need to cool it with the clickbait titles all the time.
It'd be interesting to see if Konjac noodles, rice, and jelly snacks perform the same or better since it's also soluble fiber. Konjac is used in lots of traditional Asian diets as a low-calorie food - usually as noodles. It'd be interesting to see if the majority of fiber's benefits come from lack of overeating due to the bulk of it giving a feeling of fullness or if it's more due to the slower rate of sugar absorption into the blood or other microbial benefits.
Prunes way better