I can't imagine anyone taking one whole pound of psyllium husk in one sitting. It's difficult enough trying to mix 1 teaspoon in a cup of water, not to mention it's super filling.
@@saidibrahim5931 I use it in pill form. I found it to be super hard to mix with water in powder form. Just make sure to drink a full glass of water with it
I have IBS also and use to have diarrhea about the same amount as you and some days more. It got so bad where I I didn’t wanna go anywhere anymore. And now that I got cancer and now on chemo and pain meds and other meds now constipation is my main problem. Which sucks. Now I’m like man I wish o could poop 3-4 times a day again instead of 2-3 times a week.
Plz eat at least 2meals ..eat Magnesium at night and only 1g of pilium husk in 1/2litre of water and drink it 2 hours after your lunch...eat fruits for snack and figs and prune juice...some butter in hot black coffee first thing in the morning@@porkchopexpress6890
My mum died two months ago from a bowel obstruction (not supplement related). Look after your GI tract, folks. A healthy, plant-rich diet with sufficient water and steady exercise is so important.
I'm so sorry for your loss. I know it hardly gets easier to live with the loss as time goes on, but I hope that you are doing as well as can be. She may have passed on but her love for you is eternal.
I've been taking psyllium husk in a smoothie every morning for 10 years with absolutely no problems. I had my gallbladder removed and My God I was never the same. My cholesterol even went up after the removal. I didn't want to take cholestrol meds so doctor said to try psyllium. I was so amazed at how much better I felt. I will never go without it. It dropped my cholestrol by 50 points and helps my husband with his blood sugar numbers. I no longer had bathroom problems because of my missing gallbladder. We only take it once a day, about 1 and a half teaspoons. No one is going to scare me out of it. It has changed my life. My doctor said you'd have to take a whole lot of it and not drink much for a blockage to occur.
I am not surprised your cholestoral raised after the surgery one of the main activities of the gall is to break down cholestoral, i also take psyllium husk and it does wonders for me too i dont think he is saying that its bad tho just to be careful to not over do it with to little water, glad you got better!
@@Mimi34521 i STRONGLY recommend for your husband to read the amazing liver and gallbladder flush by andreas mortiz if he had his gallbladder removed read the book and you know why i recomend it everything you need to know and all the solution for any health problems is in this book
I literally started watching this video in the middle of slurping down some poorly hydrated psyllium husk and wondering why my constipation has gotten worse since I started. You’re a bowel saver!
I've been taking this for 20 years and I do so to keep me regular. I have had zero problems with this but it does give you gas most times. I like the berry flavor and as a bonus, it makes you less hungry. I take it about an hour before going to bed and about 8 hours later I need to go. 65-year-old male.
I've suffered from IBS since I was a teenager. It wasn't until my early 30's that a doctor turned me on to Psyllium and basically my IBS went away. I've found for myself I need to take twice the recommended dosage to have good results. I drink 16-24 oz of water with it. Been taking this dosage nightly for years without any problems. I still often go 3-4 days between bowel movements, but no more burning pain, cramps, and large amounts of mucus with my BMs.
thank you for letting me know this cause I'm going through the same I've been taking the recommended dose once in awhile it's been a week but I'm taking it easy
Me too. My IBS was so bad that I couldn't even drink a glass of water without bloating. It made eating miserable because I knew there would be hours of pain afterwards. I don't know where I heard of psyllium husk, but it changed my life. I take quite a bit, but I also drink a ton of water. Never had a problem with constipation. Just good results. And it is cheap.
this is exactly the pains I was going through and I still haven't been diagnosed with ibs but I've always had these problems I'm gonnantry this and see if it helps thanks
I use psyllium fiber in my own bread as well as smoothies. When I first looked it up online almost every recipe warned readers NOT to overuse psyllium fiber and to use exact measurements because it's so potent. I didn't believe it until I saw it for myself when I accidentally added a little bit too much to my smoothie once and it turned into a solid block with the consistency of concrete.
How much psyllium would you use in your bread recipe? I ask because I followed a low carb flour-less dough recipe today for a pizza base, which had quite a lot of psyllium in it, and no water at all, so this video has me a bit worried, unless baking it in bread creates a whole other dynamic
@@girlanonymous It's probably fine. Probably not overkill. The vast majority of the population don't eat the recommended daily intake of fiber. You can't use that much in food without adding a lot of liquid to compensate. That being said, don't increase fiber content all at once because it will likely cause GI discomfort since your body isn't used to it
@@wolfferoni in my case with the low carb pizza dough it worked out just fine. the "dough" is made from 75% cheese, so a adding a whole bunch of fiber was probably a good call for digestion. The psyllium also holds it together nicely and gives it a more elastic quality, but after making the recipe a few times, I found that you don't need anywhere near the amount that the recipe asked for, I think they said 1/2 a cup, but a tablespoon is enough.
Tip for fiber supplements! When you mix the supplement with water you should be able to see your hand on the other side of the glass. If the mixture is opaque you didn’t add enough water!
@@overlordborn6131 juste wake up and drink a glass of gentle hot water, then put a soup spoon of psyllium husk in a glass + water : mix well and drink it, after drink an other glass of water. I Never had problem : i used to take it during 3 weeks, sometimes I always first drink hot water, then super actived charcoal, then psyllium. In fact, if constipation : drink water/ green tea ( sencha from Japan), and eat green végétables ( fibers). In France, we have natural psyllium ( not this strange orange color)
Half tablespoon of salt with 10oz of warm water. Then a black cup of coffee, followed by a nice walk around the block. If this don't work, you have problems.
Got an ad before this video claiming that people have 5-20lbs of “toxic poop” in their body, presumably to sell me some sort of “colon cleanse”. Pretty easy to see how people can end up making bad choices with fiber supplements when they’re so bombarded with bad advice and snake oil.
Yeah horrible misinformation ads like that should be illegal (if they aren't already technically). I always report that ad on RUclips as "inappropriate" every time I get it. It's a shame RUclips doesn't have an option for dangerous/hateful misinformation in the "stop seeing this ad" menu. But for now I just report all those "health" ads that willingly peddle nonesense that they themselves know to be at *best* problematic outdated ideas which are often ineffective, harmful, or promote eating disorders.
Whenever that ad comes up (bizarre that it's been multiple times at this point) I have to ask, what is toxic poop? I mean as compared to regular poop? Non-toxic poop? Can I start legally including this shit in human safe products? Like what the heck, I would say all poop is fairly toxic, that's why it's poop and not well.. anything else? Technically it may just be waste rather than toxic but still. Strange problem to have with a stupid "health" ad but for some reason that's what sticks with me. It just keeps making me think of Elmer's glue (non-toxic product) for some reason, and imagining non toxic poop in the next second. Arguhh Gonna have to join you on the reporting.
These times, I first watch the Heme reviews before watching the case on the main channel. I just love the way the secondary channel goes much more in-dept.
I added psyllium to my diet a week ago. 2 tablespoons to about 14 ounces of water a day. I have not experienced a lot of issues except some gas but it keeps me regular daily and I actually feel great again. My digestive issues have also improved compared to where I felt like the last 2 years. No more nausea or bloating or cramps. I will definitely keep it up. Its working for me.
Pssh, I won't let the warning label industrial complex tell me what to eat. Silica gel and snowglobe goo for breakfast with a nice thick helping of metamucil jelly to sweeten it all up.
As a person that gets constipated often, this video was one of the scariest things I've ever seen in my life. It also just gave my fear more information to feed itself with.
Whatever you do, be careful with dulcolax as well as your body will adapt to it really fast. With my IBS, I found some really great help and meds from my GI doc. (Coffee actually REALLY helps my constipation, and caffeinated teas help a little as well)
Just drink a full glass of water when taking pure psyllium capsules, not loose psyllium. I only take two capsules ( 4 is recommended). And it has helped enormously for constipation.
I've taken Psyllium husk fiber for many years. I take double the recommended amount but only once per day. I have found that it is important to take it with a good sized meal where you drank lots of liquids with that meal. This helps to dilute it in your stomach and prevents it from causing backups. If used in this way, it has been amazing at helping my constipation.
i took for years until a recent annual physical showed severe iron deficiency which my doctor said taking this for too long might cause. I stopped taking and iron levels are back where they belong. so do be careful.
I try to drink it as soon as I mix it in the water, and I drink it as fast as I can, I also chug another glass of water without psyllium right after. I end up burping. It’s not the most comfortable drinking experience, but I want to make sure that I send enough water down to keep the psyllium from causing any trouble. I also mix in no more than one tea spoon. It’s helped me a lot with my IBS symptoms.
I have been using psyllium supplement for a couple of years. I use half the dose in a glass of water every afternoon. It has made a huge difference in my digestive health. Before I was experiencing constipation, bloating and hemorrhoid issues. It is a life changer.
That actually answered questions I have had about psyllium husk without actually using it. Showing what it turns into without enough water, and then explaining what happens when you try to add water later, was a great explanation in itself even before talking about it.
I had to take a redonculous amount every day because I had liver failure and needed to avoid hepatic encephalopathy. I was also pounding 8 liters of water a day though.
@@lenababyyy1482 have you ever considered to get a check up for celiac disease? I used to go 3 times a day. After I stopped eating gluten when I was diagnosed it became one time a day and sometimes not even every day🙏 I always thought it was because I had fast metabolism. But it turned out not to be. Gaining weight was necessary but really difficult. That's also improved a lot.
My dad has used this stuff for years, and when I'm constipated I have, too. I think it does do a good job of making my stools more firm, "1-wipe-wonders". It's never been a bad thing for me.
Interesting . . . Back in the late 80's, I was diagnosed with diverticular disease, and was prescribed atropine to help with cramps I was getting. Not sure where I read it (before the internet), but I read that increasing your fibre intake, would help with the diverticular symptoms. To cut a long story short, I managed to find some unprocessed psyllium husks at a health food shop and decided to give it a try. Since then, and now some 30 years later, I have been taking approximately 30g of psyllium husks on a regular daily basis. Currently, I take it with about 300ml of full cream milk (+ 15g of whey protein), but in the past I've had it with V8 or with fruit juice. Since I started, the only times I had any diverticular problems, have been when I've run out and can't immediately get more. I guess that I've been mixing it with enough fluids, and drinking enough fluids during the day, as constipation has never been a problem, in fact, I am incredibly regular, and have 2 and sometimes 3 bowel movements a day . . .
I was also recently diagnosed with diverticular disease,... very painful when it flares up...... I had a bad flare up last month and still havent recovered despite 3 different course of antibiotics.... Not sure what to do about this.
Why is everyone THAT adamant about the body not being able to digest fiber? Everywhere it says we can't digest any of it, when that's simply not true. Nobody can digest it exactly the same as any other person, but it's not completely indigestible. I too have used psyllium husk powder and put enough in the water to the point where I had to chew it. What happened though was a lot of number 1 and no changes in number 2. I pee a lot when I have too many carbs, but that day I hadn't had any food, yet after the husks it felt like I had eaten an entire cake in terms of bathroom visits. There was no added sugar and I didn't mix it with any so I was really confused, until I found out fiber is broken down into carbs. It had 0 effect on my bowel movements, though I did learn to manage them in other ways. There's no way I didn't digest the fiber, what else could have happened?
Y’all I learned the hard way that I’m allergic to this stuff. All imma say is that if you think it feels bad going down, it feels twice as bad coming up while you’re wheezing for air. Anaphylaxis is no joke
Like now I feel sick from the food I ate Friday pickled fish and Saturday sister macaroni with chicken strips and now tumeric was too much in friends beef stew I feel vomiting
Anaphylaxis, if not treated well with adrenaline, can cause unconsciousness and prove to be fatal. The allergic reactions are so intense that they occur within seconds after exposure to the irritant. Take care of yourself properly :)
Usually, it’s 1tsp (5g) psyllium husk per 8oz of liquid. So for 78oz (2L) of water, the normal dose would be just over 9tsp/3Tlb/45g of psyllium husk fiber. That example added 1lb or 453g! That’s 10x the recommended dosage for that volume of water. A supplement that seems so innocuous becomes very harmful to the body. Thank you for pointing that out to people.
I'm a 40 year old man who suffered from constipation for years and tried everything from stool softeners, to laxatives, prune juice, this helped way better and faster results, it really empty you
I take low doses of psyllium because it helps with ibs so much. I have excess acid/bile production on top of no galbladder and this stuff is a miracle.
Also see about Cholestyramine. I, too, have IBS caused by excess bile. The fiber wafers make things more regular and the cholestyramine keep me from getting sick
This info should come as a video warning label on every bottle. Thanks @Heme. I never use this but vet recommended it for my pups when they have diarrhea. Thank God I put only a fraction in food with broth. It worked great that way
I was mixing a spoon of generic metamucil into 24oz of wet dog food for my dog but not adding enough water maybe? I think it made her ill...sweet potato mash is better, pumpkin mash not good for mini dogs.
@@Villanelle2k24 if you use pumpkin, use canned organic pumpkin or be sure to use a baking pumpkin from the store or garden, not a Halloween pumpkin. That is not an edible species, except for the seeds. If you use any kind of metamucil with a large dog for diarrhea, I would put no more than 1/2 tsp as a trial in 8-12oz of broth with Himalayan salt to replace electrolytes. Maybe try it when the dog isn't home beer duress. Use probiotics as well. I use those in whole, organic milk
Dude, if an army vet tells you something helps with your gut, you listen close. Their digestive systems are subjected to some of the roughest stuff on the planet 😆
I have IBS-C, psyllium is a lifesaver for me. I mix a teaspoon with 12oz of water and chug it down every morning. Have regular bowel movements ever since. The key is not to go overboard with psyllium and to drink plenty of water when you take it AND throughout the day
Wow. Never would have thought of this being such an issue. My son has to take Miralax daily to keep things moving, but we tried lots of things prior to getting everything under control, including Metamucil. We were never given this much information on how important it is to mix with the proper amount of water, especially the "at first " part. Thankfully we never had any issues with it, but I can totally see myself not waiting long enough after mixing, to allow it to absorb all the water, and therefore possibly creating an issue. Very glad to have this information now. Thank you!
you dont want to wait. you want to drink it right away. 1 tablespoon stirred into a FULL glass of water, and then you can quickly drink a water chaser right afterwards just in case. the more water it has the more it will have to absorb so it can move more easily through. you just want it to be fully and well diluted thats all.
This is spot on. I used to take metamucil and citrocel as I've always had issues with constipation. Over time my constipation got worse and at times I couldn't even go and had inpactions. I quit using. I now drink a large glass of prune juice and take stool softeners and works very well.
I was diagnosed with IBS as a child. Doctors made me drink miralax daily and it never seemed to do much. I tried fiber and felt more bloated too. But after seeing your video, I want to try fiber again. I think I was also putting too much psyllium in my water as well--although definitely not as much as CJ. Thanks for providing these videos. I'm a nursing student and can appreciate the science behind the methods we apply in school.
I just saw video and was reading comments and I also have ibs. I have heard beef bone broth is supposed to help heal the gut I’m going to give it a try. I have 1-2 metamucil crackers a day because the powder was just too much for me. I drink as much as I can before and after eating them Tummy tamers is a good source for information
Miralax is not this product, it is polyethylene glycol. Safer, as long as you don't have an allergy or sensitivity to it. I get a rash now from it (took years tho). PolyEG: It's in the covid vaccines - nope, I can not do those. : (
Start making your own Kombucha, and making your own Kefir. When I did this my bloody IBS just went away, and I mean in one week it was gone! Spread the good word! MAke your Kefir with raw milk.
Fiber is great but using slightly less than it says in slightly more water than it says is the only way I can do it, and probably the best way for most people unless they're doing it for medical purposes as directed by a doctor so that they don't overdo it.
Right! Directions call for 1 tablespoon. I use 2/3 of a table spoon and mix it in 50% more water than needed. Sure it dilutes the flavor but who cares. Just down it and be done with it. Better safe than sorry.
@@RealityHurts923 yes exactly also if you're taking any form of laxative your body needs more water. Going a bit harder on the water (as long as you're not going overboard [heh nautical pun]) is only going to be helpful.
A friend of mine in a nursing home was repeatedly given her fiber supplements with too little water with similar near life threatening consequences. Advocacy and careful monitoring by family or friends is so important for the safety of people in nursing homes.
The key is drink lots of water when taking psyllium fiber supplement. Taking this fiber supplement will prevent colon cancer. I just underwent colonoscopy and my colon is nice and clean. The colon specialist recommended I continue taking psyllium fiber supplement before meal with lots of water and eat a lot of fruits and vegetables to prevent colon cancer.
Magnesium combination capsules, work for many, also aloe Vera juice and rubbarb for others. Professor Inglis a nutritional biochemist, recommends eliminating breakfast. ? ?
my body sucked all the water out of my intestines and bowel movements were painful and slow, bleeding a lot. Now with one teaspoon a day of Psyllium husk my life has changed for the better
I've used psyllium husk powder for 2+ years now due to constipation caused by candida overgrowth. I've never had it any thicker than drinkable because of the concern shared in this video. 1Tbsp of powder a day does the trick between now and when I get this candida under control.
I get occasional small intestine blockages due to adhesions or constrictions relating to rectal cancer surgeries. I can vouch as to the pain of a blockage. One of the most miserable things I have ever experience was a nasal gastric tube for almost a week due to the last blockage and this is from a person who has been in serious car wrecks. You do not want a blockage, ever.
I take one teaspoon of husk with one whole pint of water every morning, making sure to first stir thoroughly and then drink immediately to prevent any congealment. Has worked well for me so far.
CVS Health fiber, shown in the video, has a 6 to 1 soluble to insoluble ratio. As I recall, Dr. Lustig said the ratio should be closer to 1 to 1. I duplicated the experiment in the video using a recommended tablespoon of 3 to 2 fiber in a 12 oz glass, roughly the same size as in the video. After 15 minutes, it was not close to clumping and ran freely off the spoon. After another 40 minutes, the mixture thickened a little but still slid off the spoon and showed no signs of clumping. An hour from when first mixed, it still is viscus. The example of one lb of psyllium fiber to two liters is nearly six spoonfuls of fiber to a 12-ounce glass of water, which is at least five times the recommended dose. I hope it was just for illustration purposes, but the problem is there are many people who will see it and react like they do when reading a deceptive headline in a newspaper, fail to read the rest of the column, or read it without discernment. I add one heaping tablespoonful of psyllium 3 to 2, soluble to insoluble fiber to 24 oz of water, along with the other ingredients of my breakfast shake. I went from pooping once a day to twice a day. I'm sure the other benefits of proper fiber consumption are there, but the big one is how it is critical to mitochondrial health. Four hours later, it is still viscous. 12 hours later, and it clumped.
Intriguing. This begs the question on how many other of my favorite plant-based foods may be causing the same issue. I will definitely start picking up my water intake. Thanks doc.
Right dosage everyone. Read the label, follow the instructions. Love the bit about adding more water afterwards and the problem with that. Super overlooked and more common than we think.
Barely taking 2g of psyllium a day, it does make a difference in such a small dose! Also drinking nearly 2 litres of water a day for all kinds of purposes.
I actually use psyllium husk powder, just that, and mix it with apple cider vinegar water and enjoy that in the morning, and then down a second glass of water after that.
It caused a blockage in my colon and caused breathing issues for me. I had to have a colonoscopy done and they had to physically remove the blockage. That was a month ago and my digestive track is messed up, I’m constantly bloated and the bloating pushes on my hiatal hernia causing inflammation in my lungs. Im trying everything to fix this issue but it feels like this might take me out eventually. I’ve been taking probiotics, drinking only water and doing hiatal hernia exercises. Like he said, be very careful with this stuff.
@@stephenbloom2545 oh then better avoid it. If you have constipation problems just take a table spoon of olive oil but it must be organic that will do.
I used to prescribe it for all my senior hospital patients. One day a Surgeon grabbed me and angrily told me he was spending too much time removing psyllium blocks from patients. I told him i heard him, but suggested we needed to take it to Nursing Education to instruct Nurses to stop giving a dose with just a 30ml gulp of water. We f8nally adopted a mash of prune juice apple sauce and bran. Slower working but less surgery.
Drinking water is the key . Too many people don't drink enough water . Keep a 64 Oz container of water next to the couch or bed and drink , drink , and drink .
@@joywebster2678 prune juice is from concentrate the apple sauce is sugar garbage and the bran is refined toxic crap, the psyllium husk is the only good thing
As an IBS Suffer psyllium husk is one of the few that you can use and it is great for diarrhoea IBS but because the threshold to shifting to constipation is so difficult to to maintain it is absolutely important that you go low and slow with a lot of water to begin with and just find your rhythm. Personally I eat it in a almond flour psyllium husk bread there’s only about 2 tablespoons of natural psyllium husk (not powder that is much much stronger than husk)
I take the capsules. Although the bottles recommend five a day, I only take two. With an acidophilus supplement (or other probiotic), it really helps me with my occasional digestive issues. I think more than anything, it helps me as a prebiotic for the probiotic to work with. It seems to me that a small amount with a probiotic may help more than a bunch of psyllium powder.
@@shawnsg I only take 2 capsules a day and it's literally the difference between shitting normally and not shitting at all. Sometimes you just don't need much. I get plenty of fiber in my diet, and I'm well hydrated, but I have gastroparesis and it's like my body doesn't know what to do with the fiber in my food. Toss in a small amount of supplement though, and it's like it jumpstarts my digestion.
When I read the comments replying to a personal experience that the commenters do not agree with I often become very annoyed at the ignorance displayed. The human condition is extremely complex. Some people - including doctors - seem to think that there is a graph for every condition. Name the problem or disorder - open the graph - establish where the patient is on the graph - move across to the other axis and read the solution = x gms of this 3 times a day. Problem solved. Next. Doesn't happen that way - and it is patently absurd to even suggest it might. Personal life experience..... My brother had a heart bypass - subsequently prescribed statins - no issues. A decade later I had a heart double bypass - prescribed statins - at a low 20 mg dosage no issues - dosage increased to 80 mg caused major problems. The doctor insisted I must continue taking statins. I disagreed and stated that I could care less if it was a wonder drug for the general population - it it caused me problems it was off the list. It is highly significant that I compared my brother's situation because it takes genetics out of the argument and focuses entirely on the individual response. 15 years later I am in peak health and my cardiologist claims I am a "special case" - but that I would still be better off with statins despite the fact that the major problems caused disappeared after a few months. During an interim period I was advised that I was at risk - that a "different" statin would be the solution (whaaaat?). I reluctantly agreed - after all you go to a professional to get a professional opinion that should be far superior to your own. Initially no issues - inside 2 months the MAJOR problems re-occurred - I abstained and it took nearly 8 months off the statin to return to normal. My only suggestion is... do not robotically accept a simple solution offered to what may be a very complex problem. If the doctor picks up the scrip pad within seconds of your description an alarm should trigger. The doctor may be right - but he is not God. The only medical condition graph relevant is the one with your name on it.
I take the capsules because i'm on keto and believe me, it's no fun going to the bathroom when you only eat meat and cheese. I take two caps with breakfast and two with dinner. It def helps have more solid, um, expulsions.
It really seems like there should be a better warning label on this stuff. I just checked my container of a certain popular brand of fiber drink mix, and the only warning on it is that mixing with less than 8 oz of water could cause choking. Maybe a nice diagram of an impacted bowel would discourage people from eating 2 liters of fiber jello.
I just took Metamucil and was wondering why I haven't had a bowel movement in the past 2 3 days of taking it. I hopped on RUclips and this was the first thing I see. Thank you God for showing me this!
I love psyllium husk. I had the opposite problem. Watery stool after every meal pretty much. It somehow calmed down my tummy. Probiotics + psyllium husk is the winning combo
Look up Heathers Tummy Care Fiber ... it uses 100% organic Acacia Senegal soluble fiber ... works alot better than Metamucil for me, maybe for others too. Does not have any insoluble fiber. No pysillium
As a person with ibs-c, im going thru over a tub of psyllium husk a week (668g -1000g), didn't know that it could end it up this bad, great information im gonna definitely lower my intake and use other sources of fibre, thank you!
If you drink enough water and take psyllium you should be fine. If you take too much just skip a couple days and drink lots of water and you will continue eliminating during the week🙏🏼💗
I heard horror stories of people winding up vomiting their own fecal matter because of long term laxative abuse.... I can't imagine how horrible it must feel and smell 🤢
If you’re vomiting your own fecies, you’re probably suffer from an intestinal obstruction which is no joke. Fiber is no laxetive, it just helps to move stuff along. Just drink enough water and nothing will happen. I’ve taken it for years, it’s really helpful. :)
I have had ulcerative colitis for 2 years and I've been taking stool softeners pretty much every day for the past 2 years. long term laxative use does not cause intestinal obstructions
Psyllium husk can be a great addition to a high-fiber diet! 🌿 I’ve found it helpful for digestion and keeping me fuller longer. Just like you said, plenty of water is key!
So glad you recovered well, Dr Bernard; it does give me heebies, to hear of these painful experiences. But, then again, for the things many of us get up to (me, too), it's a wonder any of us arrived at adulthood. Take care, be well!😄💖
@@meridianp8031 wait a second, is he one of the victim of use that filber suplements, or he is the guy who drin '2 lits of filber in one go' in that video ?
As someone who used to use these products as a part of their ED.... be careful. Very careful. It can be painful and it’s not worth it. Use as directed when needed! Don’t abuse OTC stuff!!! It’s there to help not to harm.
I could binge watch your videos from either channel. And do. You are one interesting young man! This hits home with me because I have a huge problem with constipation (TMI?) but don't want to think I'm helping when what I'm doing is making it worse.
I should have done more research before taking any of these supplements. I did what the bottle asked and everything, yet still, here I am, experiencing this pain you described...
I remember when I was on methadone(and this very constipated) I started taking 3 or 4 tablets of this(or possible a different type of fiber, I can't remember.) However, I also would not drink enough water. Each morning on the way to work I would get horrible stomach pains(I assume from gas and/or trying to push along a slight blockage in my intestines) until I would finally be able to go to the bathroom at work. This went on for like 4 or 5 days before I realized what was causing it(at the time I was taking several prescription and OTC medications, including more than one laxative, stool softener, fiber supplement, etc., was changing what I was taking, or how much of it and when, so I didnt recognize and isolate the problem right away. Not to mention that I was used to having stomach pains due to being on methadone(and other prescription medications such as trazadone that can cause constipation.) Now I take 2 in the morning everyday with a lot of water, and sometimes two at night, and sometimes use colace(a stool softener.)
Almost seems like a miracle for me. I'm in the "take too much" camp. Every day I DUMP at least like 5 tablespoons or more of psyllium husk powder into like maybe 6 oz of liquid. And then eat it like porridge. It bulks up so fast. I have to like use my hands and dig it out and sometimes I choke and I have to drink water to break it down in my esophagus. It's so disgusting but I've gotten used to it and my bowel movements are amazing now. They come out like the shape of my large intestine. When I wipe there's almost never anything on the toilet paper. I feel great most of the time. I think the big difference for me is the liquid I mix it with is kefir, which is like a drinkable yogurt but with even more fermented bacteria and probiotics which support the gut. And I'm basically introducing that into prebiotics of the psyllium, and inundating it with its food source for the bacteria to thrive. I have Crohn's disease, and I used to take remicade, but I've been off for 2 years and am completely untreated but I'm not even showing any kind of a sign of relapse. I also take calcium and vitamin d. I do tend to get dehydrated pretty easily but that's easy to fix I think. I'm hoping like I can continue on this path. Haven't had any bowel blockages or anything. Everything moves so well.
I do the same with kefir, although approximately only one tablespoon of plain psyllium per cup. My idea was if you let it soak in kefir for 10 minutes before drinking it gels up and somewhat protects the live bacteria from stomach acid so they can get to where they need to go.
@@lemerdtool Makes sense to me! Since I use so much psyllium powder and it bulks up before I can even get it down almost immediately, I'm hoping that like the bacteria in the kefir is having a field day with all its food and protected from the acid and getting to my gut where it needs to be. Maybe that's why I don't get obstructions because I've been doing it everyday for like 3 years and it seems like no amount of fiber nor fructans exist that the bacteria can't handle. I can eat like two whole BULBS of cooked garlic on things without pain or discomfort. The bacteria in my gut can take care of it easily but it's not exactly pretty. lol
I suppose there's also a risk that I'm carrying away all the good bacteria in my gut because of the thick gummy psyllium. Maybe my incredible digestion is just because of the consistent daily introduction of all the bacteria. I'm not entirely sure how well bacteria stays in your gut doing this kind of thing. I'm kind of nervous what would happen if I just stopped taking the psyllium and kefir altogether if I lose access to both ingredients. But for now it's readily available and far cheaper than Crohn's disease treatments or comprehensive American health insurance.
I had a terrible obstruction and I always drink 16 oz of water with each teaspoon. I mix 1 teaspoon with 8oz of water, as instructed, and then I chase that with a second glass of water. I STILL got an impaction. The one thing they should put on the side of the container is that you should ALSO drink 6-8 glasses of water throughout the day. If you’re already dehydrated, or don’t drink enough water through the day, the psyllium will dry out in your intestine and become a stuck mass. It’s HORRIBLE. I won’t take it anymore unless I absolutely know I can drink 6-8 glasses that day and the following day. If I’m worried I’ll forget for one reason or another, then I’ll put it off…
Listen to your doctor. I ve had IBSC all my life. I follow my doctor. When I tell him what I saw on u tube he says, then listen to them!! I felt stupid, so I take his advice.
Absolutely! Thank you for the clear and fun explanations. I do hope people watch and understand this. :) Also, intake of fiber, in general, requires more intake of fluids (mainly plain water) for it to work, to start with! Live healthy.
I can't imagine anyone taking one whole pound of psyllium husk in one sitting. It's difficult enough trying to mix 1 teaspoon in a cup of water, not to mention it's super filling.
Right!?!? 🤮
A pound of psyllium husk in one sitting would turn you into the equivalent of Lot's wife.
I think some idiot did that and had to have surgery.
Exactly
one pound could kill you. Recommended dose is 5 to 10 gm.
I’ve suffered from IBS my whole life. Diarrhea 3-4 times a week. Taking this at night with some water has helped a ton
How did you mix this supplement with water? 1 spoon for 1 glass or ?
@@saidibrahim5931 I use it in pill form. I found it to be super hard to mix with water in powder form. Just make sure to drink a full glass of water with it
I have IBS also and use to have diarrhea about the same amount as you and some days more. It got so bad where I I didn’t wanna go anywhere anymore. And now that I got cancer and now on chemo and pain meds and other meds now constipation is my main problem.
Which sucks. Now I’m like man I wish o could poop 3-4 times a day again instead of 2-3 times a week.
@@porkchopexpress6890 sorry you mixed a lot of things which made me hard to understand, can you please write again in a simple understandable words
Plz eat at least 2meals ..eat Magnesium at night and only 1g of pilium husk in 1/2litre of water and drink it 2 hours after your lunch...eat fruits for snack and figs and prune juice...some butter in hot black coffee first thing in the morning@@porkchopexpress6890
My mum died two months ago from a bowel obstruction (not supplement related).
Look after your GI tract, folks. A healthy, plant-rich diet with sufficient water and steady exercise is so important.
Sorry for your loss 🌸
My condolences
I hope she is in a better place and also god gives you strength , sorry for your loss
I'm so sorry for your loss. I know it hardly gets easier to live with the loss as time goes on, but I hope that you are doing as well as can be. She may have passed on but her love for you is eternal.
RIP to your Mom ......
I've been taking psyllium husk in a smoothie every morning for 10 years with absolutely no problems. I had my gallbladder removed and My God I was never the same. My cholesterol even went up after the removal. I didn't want to take cholestrol meds so doctor said to try psyllium. I was so amazed at how much better I felt. I will never go without it. It dropped my cholestrol by 50 points and helps my husband with his blood sugar numbers. I no longer had bathroom problems because of my missing gallbladder. We only take it once a day, about 1 and a half teaspoons. No one is going to scare me out of it. It has changed my life. My doctor said you'd have to take a whole lot of it and not drink much for a blockage to occur.
I am not surprised your cholestoral raised after the surgery one of the main activities of the gall is to break down cholestoral, i also take psyllium husk and it does wonders for me too i dont think he is saying that its bad tho just to be careful to not over do it with to little water, glad you got better!
Hi, may I know what brand you are using? I hope it will help my husband too. He had his gallbladder taken out a couple of years ago.
@@Mimi34521 i STRONGLY recommend for your husband to read the amazing liver and gallbladder flush by andreas mortiz if he had his gallbladder removed read the book and you know why i recomend it everything you need to know and all the solution for any health problems is in this book
@@Mimi34521 and any brand works as long as it is one 100% pure psylliumhusk, you can read that on the ingredients most health stores have it
@@sdonna3882 thank you for the info❤
I literally started watching this video in the middle of slurping down some poorly hydrated psyllium husk and wondering why my constipation has gotten worse since I started. You’re a bowel saver!
I know right. I don't understand how these people exist @c0348whn
why use fiber supplements, silica gel is better at absorbing water
Ikr
might get you out of the simulation too
Prune Juice man. Prune Juice. ;p;p
@Nice Shot you mean dehydrated?
Silica gel is poisonous..... that's why.
I've been taking this for 20 years and I do so to keep me regular. I have had zero problems with this but it does give you gas most times. I like the berry flavor and as a bonus, it makes you less hungry. I take it about an hour before going to bed and about 8 hours later I need to go. 65-year-old male.
yeah its awesome
Do you take the psyllium every day, and how much do you take thanks
@@tibingiwit4006 i used to take it twice a day i reduced it to once every 2 days.
@@kukunase1686 thanks a lot
I know some taking it since 38 years. Drink lot water while taking it, No side effects.
>Watches first part of the video
>immediately drinks a glass of water
>Reads comment
>Looks at water bottle
>Drinks said water
>Reads 1st reply to comment
>Goes to the kitchen to get a glass of water
>Drinks said water
>Reads comments
>Eats silica gel
@@sean269 hol up wait a minute somethin ain't right.
>Reads comments
>gets everyone's empty cups
>refills them with "water" and gives the cups of "water" back.
I've suffered from IBS since I was a teenager. It wasn't until my early 30's that a doctor turned me on to Psyllium and basically my IBS went away. I've found for myself I need to take twice the recommended dosage to have good results. I drink 16-24 oz of water with it. Been taking this dosage nightly for years without any problems. I still often go 3-4 days between bowel movements, but no more burning pain, cramps, and large amounts of mucus with my BMs.
thank you for letting me know this cause I'm going through the same I've been taking the recommended dose once in awhile it's been a week but I'm taking it easy
Me too. My IBS was so bad that I couldn't even drink a glass of water without bloating. It made eating miserable because I knew there would be hours of pain afterwards. I don't know where I heard of psyllium husk, but it changed my life. I take quite a bit, but I also drink a ton of water. Never had a problem with constipation. Just good results. And it is cheap.
this is exactly the pains I was going through and I still haven't been diagnosed with ibs but I've always had these problems I'm gonnantry this and see if it helps thanks
That's unfortunate, I understand that many have problems. I've been for 45 years twice before 11am
Can you tell me exactly how much of it did you take in how much water and at what time of the day? Will be very grateful
I use psyllium fiber in my own bread as well as smoothies. When I first looked it up online almost every recipe warned readers NOT to overuse psyllium fiber and to use exact measurements because it's so potent. I didn't believe it until I saw it for myself when I accidentally added a little bit too much to my smoothie once and it turned into a solid block with the consistency of concrete.
How much psyllium would you use in your bread recipe? I ask because I followed a low carb flour-less dough recipe today for a pizza base, which had quite a lot of psyllium in it, and no water at all, so this video has me a bit worried, unless baking it in bread creates a whole other dynamic
In your bread too? A bit overkill..be careful with this stuff!
@@girlanonymous It's probably fine. Probably not overkill. The vast majority of the population don't eat the recommended daily intake of fiber. You can't use that much in food without adding a lot of liquid to compensate. That being said, don't increase fiber content all at once because it will likely cause GI discomfort since your body isn't used to it
@@wolfferoni in my case with the low carb pizza dough it worked out just fine. the "dough" is made from 75% cheese, so a adding a whole bunch of fiber was probably a good call for digestion. The psyllium also holds it together nicely and gives it a more elastic quality, but after making the recipe a few times, I found that you don't need anywhere near the amount that the recipe asked for, I think they said 1/2 a cup, but a tablespoon is enough.
Tip for fiber supplements!
When you mix the supplement with water you should be able to see your hand on the other side of the glass. If the mixture is opaque you didn’t add enough water!
How to use it for constipation?
@@overlordborn6131 juste wake up and drink a glass of gentle hot water, then put a soup spoon of psyllium husk in a glass + water : mix well and drink it, after drink an other glass of water. I Never had problem : i used to take it during 3 weeks, sometimes I always first drink hot water, then super actived charcoal, then psyllium. In fact, if constipation : drink water/ green tea ( sencha from Japan), and eat green végétables ( fibers).
In France, we have natural psyllium ( not this strange orange color)
Thank you!
@@overlordborn6131 Don't, change your diet and exercise daily. Eliminate constipating foods. You can find that out on the internet.
Half tablespoon of salt with 10oz of warm water. Then a black cup of coffee, followed by a nice walk around the block.
If this don't work, you have problems.
Got an ad before this video claiming that people have 5-20lbs of “toxic poop” in their body, presumably to sell me some sort of “colon cleanse”. Pretty easy to see how people can end up making bad choices with fiber supplements when they’re so bombarded with bad advice and snake oil.
Yeah horrible misinformation ads like that should be illegal (if they aren't already technically). I always report that ad on RUclips as "inappropriate" every time I get it. It's a shame RUclips doesn't have an option for dangerous/hateful misinformation in the "stop seeing this ad" menu. But for now I just report all those "health" ads that willingly peddle nonesense that they themselves know to be at *best* problematic outdated ideas which are often ineffective, harmful, or promote eating disorders.
Me too!
Whenever that ad comes up (bizarre that it's been multiple times at this point) I have to ask, what is toxic poop?
I mean as compared to regular poop? Non-toxic poop? Can I start legally including this shit in human safe products? Like what the heck, I would say all poop is fairly toxic, that's why it's poop and not well.. anything else? Technically it may just be waste rather than toxic but still.
Strange problem to have with a stupid "health" ad but for some reason that's what sticks with me. It just keeps making me think of Elmer's glue (non-toxic product) for some reason, and imagining non toxic poop in the next second. Arguhh Gonna have to join you on the reporting.
I haven’t seen that ad, with that smug guy with a face that needs hitting, for a few days. I hope that RUclips is refusing to run it.
RUclips has some shitty ads
These times, I first watch the Heme reviews before watching the case on the main channel.
I just love the way the secondary channel goes much more in-dept.
Take all supplements according to the directions. It will not harm you unless you abuse it.
I added psyllium to my diet a week ago. 2 tablespoons to about 14 ounces of water a day. I have not experienced a lot of issues except some gas but it keeps me regular daily and I actually feel great again. My digestive issues have also improved compared to where I felt like the last 2 years. No more nausea or bloating or cramps. I will definitely keep it up. Its working for me.
Start making your own Kombucha, and making your own Kefir. It will put the good bacteria in your gut,
I would think that 2T of fiber would need more than just over 1.5c of water....
2 tablespoons is way too much, 2-5 teaspoons is the max recommended.
I just purchased some of this last night. I’m getting my money back
@@ladonyadelasierra4834How paranoid are u buddy u prob don’t question any medication tho 😹
Were the sandwiches any good?
He never answered, he just hearted it.
Lol
I guess he didn’t like it
@@Emma-mi6qe I think he did
Jell-o sandwich, nomnom
If I ate some silica gel packets, then wash it down with this, I will inherit God like powers!
Pssh, I won't let the warning label industrial complex tell me what to eat. Silica gel and snowglobe goo for breakfast with a nice thick helping of metamucil jelly to sweeten it all up.
better hide from big silica, or maybe they already got you...
Tastes better than cement!
@@tactileslut A man/woman ate 2 liters of cement, this is what happened to their life
If you look at the inactive ingredients at 3:09 it looks like silica is already an ingredient
As a person that gets constipated often, this video was one of the scariest things I've ever seen in my life. It also just gave my fear more information to feed itself with.
Whatever you do, be careful with dulcolax as well as your body will adapt to it really fast. With my IBS, I found some really great help and meds from my GI doc. (Coffee actually REALLY helps my constipation, and caffeinated teas help a little as well)
@@ace.l.w Isn't kefir good for IBS? 0.o
Same
Just drink a full glass of water when taking pure psyllium capsules, not loose psyllium. I only take two capsules ( 4 is recommended). And it has helped enormously for constipation.
@@sukie584 I mixed physillium husk with water it didn't work for me
I will try the capsules now
I've taken Psyllium husk fiber for many years. I take double the recommended amount but only once per day. I have found that it is important to take it with a good sized meal where you drank lots of liquids with that meal. This helps to dilute it in your stomach and prevents it from causing backups. If used in this way, it has been amazing at helping my constipation.
Same here. It's a awsome ingredient if used correctly.
Do you take it immediately before or after? I followed some advice to take it 30m after a meal not sure if that's ideal.
i took for years until a recent annual physical showed severe iron deficiency which my doctor said taking this for too long might cause. I stopped taking and iron levels are back where they belong. so do be careful.
hey heme review besties
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Hey besties 🤝
Just read about colon cleanses and decided to have my colon removed because i didnt want something that toxic inside me
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I didn’t wanna think anymore so I just cut my head off. It’s been great
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No worries.
Boy I’m glad I follow the directions as advised. Tablespoon to full glass of water. Just once a day.
thats what i do too. people just got to read directions
I try to drink it as soon as I mix it in the water, and I drink it as fast as I can, I also chug another glass of water without psyllium right after. I end up burping. It’s not the most comfortable drinking experience, but I want to make sure that I send enough water down to keep the psyllium from causing any trouble. I also mix in no more than one tea spoon. It’s helped me a lot with my IBS symptoms.
I have been using psyllium supplement for a couple of years. I use half the dose in a glass of water every afternoon. It has made a huge difference in my digestive health. Before I was experiencing constipation, bloating and hemorrhoid issues. It is a life changer.
Insoluble fiber ADDS bulk to stool
It’s bad for ppl who already have big hard poops
Soluble fiber is from fruits
It draws moisture to the stool
That actually answered questions I have had about psyllium husk without actually using it. Showing what it turns into without enough water, and then explaining what happens when you try to add water later, was a great explanation in itself even before talking about it.
Been using psyllium for years, have not had any adverse symptoms. Glad I have seen this, i'll keep using psyllium as I have been
Not gonna lie, I used eat that fiber supplement, because it tastes and feel like orange jello. I am lucky nothing happened to me.
i used to eat raw jello
I had to take a redonculous amount every day because I had liver failure and needed to avoid hepatic encephalopathy. I was also pounding 8 liters of water a day though.
I only use about a tablespoon every day with at least 8oz of water.
Was this meant to be unlisted? I came here from the chubbyemu description
E: nvm lol it's listed now
It really is a life goal to have a satisfying bowel movement to start every day off.
Raisin Bran helps me poo daily
Coffee does not hat for me without fail.
My metabolism is fast so I go 2x a day damn near 😭
@@JefferyT1991 Prune juice helps me poo
@@lenababyyy1482 have you ever considered to get a check up for celiac disease? I used to go 3 times a day. After I stopped eating gluten when I was diagnosed it became one time a day and sometimes not even every day🙏 I always thought it was because I had fast metabolism. But it turned out not to be.
Gaining weight was necessary but really difficult. That's also improved a lot.
My dad has used this stuff for years, and when I'm constipated I have, too. I think it does do a good job of making my stools more firm, "1-wipe-wonders". It's never been a bad thing for me.
"Angel poo" no-wipe-wonder.
Interesting . . .
Back in the late 80's, I was diagnosed with diverticular disease, and was prescribed atropine to help with cramps I was getting. Not sure where I read it (before the internet), but I read that increasing your fibre intake, would help with the diverticular symptoms. To cut a long story short, I managed to find some unprocessed psyllium husks at a health food shop and decided to give it a try. Since then, and now some 30 years later, I have been taking approximately 30g of psyllium husks on a regular daily basis. Currently, I take it with about 300ml of full cream milk (+ 15g of whey protein), but in the past I've had it with V8 or with fruit juice. Since I started, the only times I had any diverticular problems, have been when I've run out and can't immediately get more. I guess that I've been mixing it with enough fluids, and drinking enough fluids during the day, as constipation has never been a problem, in fact, I am incredibly regular, and have 2 and sometimes 3 bowel movements a day . . .
I MUST try this.
Just curious, why the full cream milk?
@@suloget Because it tastes good. Fruit or veg juice also works well, but I've been a cold milk addict all my life . . .
@@hughc023 Love a cold glass of milk!
I was also recently diagnosed with diverticular disease,... very painful when it flares up...... I had a bad flare up last month and still havent recovered despite 3 different course of antibiotics.... Not sure what to do about this.
Why is everyone THAT adamant about the body not being able to digest fiber? Everywhere it says we can't digest any of it, when that's simply not true. Nobody can digest it exactly the same as any other person, but it's not completely indigestible. I too have used psyllium husk powder and put enough in the water to the point where I had to chew it. What happened though was a lot of number 1 and no changes in number 2. I pee a lot when I have too many carbs, but that day I hadn't had any food, yet after the husks it felt like I had eaten an entire cake in terms of bathroom visits. There was no added sugar and I didn't mix it with any so I was really confused, until I found out fiber is broken down into carbs. It had 0 effect on my bowel movements, though I did learn to manage them in other ways. There's no way I didn't digest the fiber, what else could have happened?
Y’all I learned the hard way that I’m allergic to this stuff. All imma say is that if you think it feels bad going down, it feels twice as bad coming up while you’re wheezing for air. Anaphylaxis is no joke
Like now I feel sick from the food I ate Friday pickled fish and Saturday sister macaroni with chicken strips and now tumeric was too much in friends beef stew I feel vomiting
*nods* Anaphylaxis totally sucks!!!! Yup that is an allergy not an intolerance which people often mistake.
Anaphylaxis, if not treated well with adrenaline, can cause unconsciousness and prove to be fatal. The allergic reactions are so intense that they occur within seconds after exposure to the irritant. Take care of yourself properly :)
A lot of ppl are allergic apparently too! Also it's heavily pesticide!!!
@@CelindaBelle pooley bird was a recon ranger
Usually, it’s 1tsp (5g) psyllium husk per 8oz of liquid. So for 78oz (2L) of water, the normal dose would be just over 9tsp/3Tlb/45g of psyllium husk fiber. That example added 1lb or 453g! That’s 10x the recommended dosage for that volume of water. A supplement that seems so innocuous becomes very harmful to the body. Thank you for pointing that out to people.
From what I've read (including on packaing that psyllium husks and powder come is), 1 tablespoon of husks is 5g, and 1 tsp of powder is 5g.
When you already know what a bezoar is because of Harry Potter
I learned it from Terraria
I learned it from House.
Yes!!!
@@CobaltChono same
@@CobaltChono Me too, guess parents are wrong about video games
This is one step removed from fear mongering. The advice boils down to “take the product as directed.” Thank you
I'm a 40 year old man who suffered from constipation for years and tried everything from stool softeners, to laxatives, prune juice, this helped way better and faster results, it really empty you
I take low doses of psyllium because it helps with ibs so much. I have excess acid/bile production on top of no galbladder and this stuff is a miracle.
Also see about Cholestyramine. I, too, have IBS caused by excess bile. The fiber wafers make things more regular and the cholestyramine keep me from getting sick
I use it everyday as well it saved my life after having diverticulitis
Same, helps my IBS a lot.
@@MrStevesbest saaaame. Oh man it was a gamer changer. I went from 15 mins on the toilet to 30 seconds on the toilet.
This info should come as a video warning label on every bottle. Thanks @Heme. I never use this but vet recommended it for my pups when they have diarrhea. Thank God I put only a fraction in food with broth. It worked great that way
You can use pumpkin for that as well. Some of my cats will eat it straight from the can.
@@oORiseAboveOo my pups get sweet potatoes and pumpkin on a regular basis. I was referring to dire cases
I was mixing a spoon of generic metamucil into 24oz of wet dog food for my dog but not adding enough water maybe? I think it made her ill...sweet potato mash is better, pumpkin mash not good for mini dogs.
@@Villanelle2k24 if you use pumpkin, use canned organic pumpkin or be sure to use a baking pumpkin from the store or garden, not a Halloween pumpkin. That is not an edible species, except for the seeds. If you use any kind of metamucil with a large dog for diarrhea, I would put no more than 1/2 tsp as a trial in 8-12oz of broth with Himalayan salt to replace electrolytes. Maybe try it when the dog isn't home beer duress. Use probiotics as well. I use those in whole, organic milk
@@pinschrunner The downside about sweet potatoes and pumpkin is that they have a very high sugar and starch content.
Just read the directions, I have been using this for years. My dad who is a Army vet said this stuff is the best to get your stomach right.
Dude, if an army vet tells you something helps with your gut, you listen close. Their digestive systems are subjected to some of the roughest stuff on the planet 😆
Especially after all those MRE’s. You know it’s worthwhile!!!
seriously people just need to read the directions and read more about products before they use them. its common sense.
I have IBS-C, psyllium is a lifesaver for me. I mix a teaspoon with 12oz of water and chug it down every morning. Have regular bowel movements ever since. The key is not to go overboard with psyllium and to drink plenty of water when you take it AND throughout the day
Absolutely 💯 This stuff is great when taken "properly", anyone could make a video about literally anything in huge excess that would cause harm.
Wow. Never would have thought of this being such an issue. My son has to take Miralax daily to keep things moving, but we tried lots of things prior to getting everything under control, including Metamucil. We were never given this much information on how important it is to mix with the proper amount of water, especially the "at first " part. Thankfully we never had any issues with it, but I can totally see myself not waiting long enough after mixing, to allow it to absorb all the water, and therefore possibly creating an issue. Very glad to have this information now. Thank you!
you dont want to wait. you want to drink it right away. 1 tablespoon stirred into a FULL glass of water, and then you can quickly drink a water chaser right afterwards just in case. the more water it has the more it will have to absorb so it can move more easily through. you just want it to be fully and well diluted thats all.
Prune juice
Problems arise if you wait -- you *have* to drink the psyllium immediately after mixing thoroughly.
Psylium husk has no chemicals.
I have been on Miralax for the past 5 months. I am gonna try fiber from tomorrow. I hope it will help me come out of Miralax 😢
This is spot on.
I used to take metamucil and citrocel as I've always had issues with constipation.
Over time my constipation got worse and at times I couldn't even go and had inpactions.
I quit using.
I now drink a large glass of prune juice and take stool softeners and works very well.
I was diagnosed with IBS as a child. Doctors made me drink miralax daily and it never seemed to do much. I tried fiber and felt more bloated too. But after seeing your video, I want to try fiber again. I think I was also putting too much psyllium in my water as well--although definitely not as much as CJ. Thanks for providing these videos. I'm a nursing student and can appreciate the science behind the methods we apply in school.
Your profile is sooooo handsome 😍👆
@@markeuri awww
I just saw video and was reading comments and I also have ibs. I have heard beef bone broth is supposed to help heal the gut
I’m going to give it a try. I have 1-2 metamucil crackers a day because the powder was just too much for me. I drink as much as I can before and after eating them
Tummy tamers is a good source for information
Miralax is not this product, it is polyethylene glycol. Safer, as long as you don't have an allergy or sensitivity to it. I get a rash now from it (took years tho). PolyEG: It's in the covid vaccines - nope, I can not do those. : (
Start making your own Kombucha, and making your own Kefir. When I did this my bloody IBS just went away, and I mean in one week it was gone! Spread the good word! MAke your Kefir with raw milk.
Fiber is great but using slightly less than it says in slightly more water than it says is the only way I can do it, and probably the best way for most people unless they're doing it for medical purposes as directed by a doctor so that they don't overdo it.
Right! Directions call for 1 tablespoon. I use 2/3 of a table spoon and mix it in 50% more water than needed. Sure it dilutes the flavor but who cares. Just down it and be done with it. Better safe than sorry.
@@RealityHurts923 yes exactly also if you're taking any form of laxative your body needs more water. Going a bit harder on the water (as long as you're not going overboard [heh nautical pun]) is only going to be helpful.
A friend of mine in a nursing home was repeatedly given her fiber supplements with too little water with similar near life threatening consequences. Advocacy and careful monitoring by family or friends is so important for the safety of people in nursing homes.
Been using psyllium husk for 45 years..Stopped my IBS. My stomach and colon have never been better.
The key is drink lots of water when taking psyllium fiber supplement. Taking this fiber supplement will prevent colon cancer. I just underwent colonoscopy and my colon is nice and clean. The colon specialist recommended I continue taking psyllium fiber supplement before meal with lots of water and eat a lot of fruits and vegetables to prevent colon cancer.
I'm doubling the amount of water I use with Metamucil!
Me too...and then double it again
better take probiotic or fiber fruits
Polyethylene glycol has side effects. Look it up. It keeps you from absorbing nutrients, etc.
@@LilyGazou and people that take bulk fiber laxatives have lower rates of colon cancer i thin i remember reading
Magnesium combination capsules, work for many, also aloe Vera juice and rubbarb for others. Professor Inglis a nutritional biochemist, recommends eliminating breakfast. ? ?
I take the psyllium fiber capsules instead. I was afraid of the powder.
I have used Metamuscile for decades. It works. No problems ever.
my body sucked all the water out of my intestines and bowel movements were painful and slow, bleeding a lot. Now with one teaspoon a day of Psyllium husk my life has changed for the better
Explains why I was getting constipation when I tried to use this supplement
The Dr. has encouraged us to make contributions in languages other than English. Someday I will try Thai.
I've used psyllium husk powder for 2+ years now due to constipation caused by candida overgrowth. I've never had it any thicker than drinkable because of the concern shared in this video. 1Tbsp of powder a day does the trick between now and when I get this candida under control.
Go low carb for candida, no sugaar
I get occasional small intestine blockages due to adhesions or constrictions relating to rectal cancer surgeries. I can vouch as to the pain of a blockage. One of the most miserable things I have ever experience was a nasal gastric tube for almost a week due to the last blockage and this is from a person who has been in serious car wrecks. You do not want a blockage, ever.
I take one teaspoon of husk with one whole pint of water every morning, making sure to first stir thoroughly and then drink immediately to prevent any congealment. Has worked well for me so far.
CVS Health fiber, shown in the video, has a 6 to 1 soluble to insoluble ratio. As I recall, Dr. Lustig said the ratio should be closer to 1 to 1. I duplicated the experiment in the video using a recommended tablespoon of 3 to 2 fiber in a 12 oz glass, roughly the same size as in the video. After 15 minutes, it was not close to clumping and ran freely off the spoon. After another 40 minutes, the mixture thickened a little but still slid off the spoon and showed no signs of clumping. An hour from when first mixed, it still is viscus.
The example of one lb of psyllium fiber to two liters is nearly six spoonfuls of fiber to a 12-ounce glass of water, which is at least five times the recommended dose. I hope it was just for illustration purposes, but the problem is there are many people who will see it and react like they do when reading a deceptive headline in a newspaper, fail to read the rest of the column, or read it without discernment.
I add one heaping tablespoonful of psyllium 3 to 2, soluble to insoluble fiber to 24 oz of water, along with the other ingredients of my breakfast shake. I went from pooping once a day to twice a day. I'm sure the other benefits of proper fiber consumption are there, but the big one is how it is critical to mitochondrial health. Four hours later, it is still viscous. 12 hours later, and it clumped.
I love your subtle sense of humor of giving a close up on the term silica in the bottle. The silica gel man joke continues...
Intriguing. This begs the question on how many other of my favorite plant-based foods may be causing the same issue. I will definitely start picking up my water intake. Thanks doc.
Right dosage everyone. Read the label, follow the instructions. Love the bit about adding more water afterwards and the problem with that. Super overlooked and more common than we think.
Barely taking 2g of psyllium a day, it does make a difference in such a small dose! Also drinking nearly 2 litres of water a day for all kinds of purposes.
I actually use psyllium husk powder, just that, and mix it with apple cider vinegar water and enjoy that in the morning, and then down a second glass of water after that.
It caused a blockage in my colon and caused breathing issues for me. I had to have a colonoscopy done and they had to physically remove the blockage. That was a month ago and my digestive track is messed up, I’m constantly bloated and the bloating pushes on my hiatal hernia causing inflammation in my lungs. Im trying everything to fix this issue but it feels like this might take me out eventually. I’ve been taking probiotics, drinking only water and doing hiatal hernia exercises. Like he said, be very careful with this stuff.
Carnivore diet will help u most likely. Follow Dr Baker
Hey how much did u take? Sm1 said take a capsule with a whole glass water. Maybe you had taken too much?
@@2020-p6y I was putting a table spoon in a 8 oz glass of water. I guess it wasn’t enough for my system
@@stephenbloom2545 oh then better avoid it. If you have constipation problems just take a table spoon of olive oil but it must be organic that will do.
I feel like I could heat a lecture from you all day long! It's all fast, clear and precise 10/10
Heat ?
I used to prescribe it for all my senior hospital patients. One day a Surgeon grabbed me and angrily told me he was spending too much time removing psyllium blocks from patients. I told him i heard him, but suggested we needed to take it to Nursing Education to instruct Nurses to stop giving a dose with just a 30ml gulp of water. We f8nally adopted a mash of prune juice apple sauce and bran. Slower working but less surgery.
Drinking water is the key .
Too many people don't drink enough water .
Keep a 64 Oz container of water next to the couch or bed and drink , drink , and drink .
Husk is better, and should be given with more water. The food is just mass produced garbage
@user-ib6cf8kg4l how mass produced when nurses handmixed it?
@@joywebster2678 prune juice is from concentrate the apple sauce is sugar garbage and the bran is refined toxic crap, the psyllium husk is the only good thing
@user-ib6cf8kg4l and do tell how do you force an 85 yr old to drink more water? Especially when demented? You can't even pick a user name!
Thank you for me this is truth because when i use make me sick.
I use Psyllium husk EVERYDAY with no problems. In fact I have problems when I stop taking it.
As an IBS Suffer psyllium husk is one of the few that you can use and it is great for diarrhoea IBS but because the threshold to shifting to constipation is so difficult to to maintain it is absolutely important that you go low and slow with a lot of water to begin with and just find your rhythm. Personally I eat it in a almond flour psyllium husk bread there’s only about 2 tablespoons of natural psyllium husk (not powder that is much much stronger than husk)
Start making your own Kombucha, and making your own Kefir. When I did this my bloody IBS just went away, and I mean in one week it was gone!
I take the capsules. Although the bottles recommend five a day, I only take two. With an acidophilus supplement (or other probiotic), it really helps me with my occasional digestive issues. I think more than anything, it helps me as a prebiotic for the probiotic to work with. It seems to me that a small amount with a probiotic may help more than a bunch of psyllium powder.
2 capsules of fiber is essentially negligible and a waste of money. You're probably getting less than a gram of fiber from that.
@@shawnsg I only take 2 capsules a day and it's literally the difference between shitting normally and not shitting at all. Sometimes you just don't need much. I get plenty of fiber in my diet, and I'm well hydrated, but I have gastroparesis and it's like my body doesn't know what to do with the fiber in my food. Toss in a small amount of supplement though, and it's like it jumpstarts my digestion.
@@shawnsg Sure, sure. You look like you know so much about nothing.
When I read the comments replying to a personal experience that the commenters do not agree with I often become very annoyed at the ignorance displayed.
The human condition is extremely complex.
Some people - including doctors - seem to think that there is a graph for every condition.
Name the problem or disorder - open the graph - establish where the patient is on the graph - move across to the other axis and read the solution = x gms of this 3 times a day.
Problem solved.
Next.
Doesn't happen that way - and it is patently absurd to even suggest it might.
Personal life experience.....
My brother had a heart bypass - subsequently prescribed statins - no issues.
A decade later I had a heart double bypass - prescribed statins - at a low 20 mg dosage no issues - dosage increased to 80 mg caused major problems.
The doctor insisted I must continue taking statins.
I disagreed and stated that I could care less if it was a wonder drug for the general population - it it caused me problems it was off the list.
It is highly significant that I compared my brother's situation because it takes genetics out of the argument and focuses entirely on the individual response.
15 years later I am in peak health and my cardiologist claims I am a "special case" - but that I would still be better off with statins despite the fact that the major problems caused disappeared after a few months.
During an interim period I was advised that I was at risk - that a "different" statin would be the solution (whaaaat?).
I reluctantly agreed - after all you go to a professional to get a professional opinion that should be far superior to your own.
Initially no issues - inside 2 months the MAJOR problems re-occurred - I abstained and it took nearly 8 months off the statin to return to normal.
My only suggestion is... do not robotically accept a simple solution offered to what may be a very complex problem.
If the doctor picks up the scrip pad within seconds of your description an alarm should trigger.
The doctor may be right - but he is not God.
The only medical condition graph relevant is the one with your name on it.
My mom's intestines were so blocked up with feces she nearly died. Emergency surgery saved her life. Had a bag for a year and is now much better.
I take the capsules because i'm on keto and believe me, it's no fun going to the bathroom when you only eat meat and cheese. I take two caps with breakfast and two with dinner. It def helps have more solid, um, expulsions.
It really seems like there should be a better warning label on this stuff. I just checked my container of a certain popular brand of fiber drink mix, and the only warning on it is that mixing with less than 8 oz of water could cause choking. Maybe a nice diagram of an impacted bowel would discourage people from eating 2 liters of fiber jello.
A little choking is fine though...
Yea I think I overdid this a few times,I thought a little was good and more would be better, they should have a bigger warning on the label
I just took Metamucil and was wondering why I haven't had a bowel movement in the past 2 3 days of taking it. I hopped on RUclips and this was the first thing I see. Thank you God for showing me this!
I love psyllium husk. I had the opposite problem. Watery stool after every meal pretty much. It somehow calmed down my tummy. Probiotics + psyllium husk is the winning combo
Do you mind sharing the name of the probiotic you use?
It is also sold in capsules. Taking 3 with a half or full cup of water will never be a problem and is still enough to keep things moving along.
Look up Heathers Tummy Care Fiber ... it uses 100% organic Acacia Senegal soluble fiber ... works alot better than Metamucil for me, maybe for others too. Does not have any insoluble fiber. No pysillium
As a person with ibs-c, im going thru over a tub of psyllium husk a week (668g -1000g), didn't know that it could end it up this bad, great information im gonna definitely lower my intake and use other sources of fibre, thank you!
Just make sure you mix it properly with water.
@@bighands69 nah bro my method of consumption is railing a fuck load of Metamucil
If you drink enough water and take psyllium you should be fine. If you take too much just skip a couple days and drink lots of water and you will continue eliminating during the week🙏🏼💗
I heard horror stories of people winding up vomiting their own fecal matter because of long term laxative abuse.... I can't imagine how horrible it must feel and smell 🤢
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had no idea that laxative abuse could cause that.😶Really? I ha
If you’re vomiting your own fecies, you’re probably suffer from an intestinal obstruction which is no joke. Fiber is no laxetive, it just helps to move stuff along. Just drink enough water and nothing will happen. I’ve taken it for years, it’s really helpful. :)
@@Kathi_345 I cannot even joke about that, it really is serious. Water is the best way to go if you have issues with bowel movements.
I have had ulcerative colitis for 2 years and I've been taking stool softeners pretty much every day for the past 2 years. long term laxative use does not cause intestinal obstructions
Psyllium husk can be a great addition to a high-fiber diet! 🌿 I’ve found it helpful for digestion and keeping me fuller longer. Just like you said, plenty of water is key!
I've taken psyllium husk for years. More for blood pressure and cholesterol. Never have had any stomach issues.
I take 1/2 of the recommended dose with plenty of water, no problem.
I found about 2/3 to 3/4 of recommended dose, with plenty of water, is the sweet spot for me.
So glad you recovered well, Dr Bernard; it does give me heebies, to hear of these painful experiences. But, then again, for the things many of us get up to (me, too), it's a wonder any of us arrived at adulthood. Take care, be well!😄💖
he made a full recovery B)
@@meridianp8031 wait a second, is he one of the victim of use that filber suplements, or he is the guy who drin '2 lits of filber in one go' in that video ?
Lovely writer, you are. Truly enjoyed your comment
As someone who used to use these products as a part of their ED.... be careful. Very careful. It can be painful and it’s not worth it. Use as directed when needed! Don’t abuse OTC stuff!!! It’s there to help not to harm.
Wait...you helped your erectile dysfunction with fiber supplements?
@@mjt1517 no. Eating disorder. And not to help it in a good way. But as a way to help get calories out quicker if that makes sense.
Been taking fiber for the last 12 years of my life without any problems. I’ll continue to do sir. Keeps me regular and less bloated.
I could binge watch your videos from either channel. And do. You are one interesting young man! This hits home with me because I have a huge problem with constipation (TMI?) but don't want to think I'm helping when what I'm doing is making it worse.
Different video, different title, different thumbnail, AND, most importantly, different hair.
Let’s all get this channel to 2 million subs
not more than a small spoon in a tall glass of water, also, in my country it is used to treat loose motions and not constipation
I should have done more research before taking any of these supplements. I did what the bottle asked and everything, yet still, here I am, experiencing this pain you described...
I remember when I was on methadone(and this very constipated) I started taking 3 or 4 tablets of this(or possible a different type of fiber, I can't remember.) However, I also would not drink enough water. Each morning on the way to work I would get horrible stomach pains(I assume from gas and/or trying to push along a slight blockage in my intestines) until I would finally be able to go to the bathroom at work. This went on for like 4 or 5 days before I realized what was causing it(at the time I was taking several prescription and OTC medications, including more than one laxative, stool softener, fiber supplement, etc., was changing what I was taking, or how much of it and when, so I didnt recognize and isolate the problem right away. Not to mention that I was used to having stomach pains due to being on methadone(and other prescription medications such as trazadone that can cause constipation.)
Now I take 2 in the morning everyday with a lot of water, and sometimes two at night, and sometimes use colace(a stool softener.)
1 cup Wheaties for breakfast; a green salad with lunch - so much safer and does all the good promised. Fit for life!
Except we're taking about supplements to diet, dude
No thanks on the Wheaties. Gluten is bad news for many of us.
Almost seems like a miracle for me. I'm in the "take too much" camp. Every day I DUMP at least like 5 tablespoons or more of psyllium husk powder into like maybe 6 oz of liquid. And then eat it like porridge. It bulks up so fast. I have to like use my hands and dig it out and sometimes I choke and I have to drink water to break it down in my esophagus. It's so disgusting but I've gotten used to it and my bowel movements are amazing now. They come out like the shape of my large intestine. When I wipe there's almost never anything on the toilet paper. I feel great most of the time. I think the big difference for me is the liquid I mix it with is kefir, which is like a drinkable yogurt but with even more fermented bacteria and probiotics which support the gut. And I'm basically introducing that into prebiotics of the psyllium, and inundating it with its food source for the bacteria to thrive. I have Crohn's disease, and I used to take remicade, but I've been off for 2 years and am completely untreated but I'm not even showing any kind of a sign of relapse. I also take calcium and vitamin d. I do tend to get dehydrated pretty easily but that's easy to fix I think. I'm hoping like I can continue on this path. Haven't had any bowel blockages or anything. Everything moves so well.
I know it does bulk it up nice don't it I was going to take a picture one time
I do the same with kefir, although approximately only one tablespoon of plain psyllium per cup. My idea was if you let it soak in kefir for 10 minutes before drinking it gels up and somewhat protects the live bacteria from stomach acid so they can get to where they need to go.
@@lemerdtool Makes sense to me! Since I use so much psyllium powder and it bulks up before I can even get it down almost immediately, I'm hoping that like the bacteria in the kefir is having a field day with all its food and protected from the acid and getting to my gut where it needs to be. Maybe that's why I don't get obstructions because I've been doing it everyday for like 3 years and it seems like no amount of fiber nor fructans exist that the bacteria can't handle. I can eat like two whole BULBS of cooked garlic on things without pain or discomfort. The bacteria in my gut can take care of it easily but it's not exactly pretty. lol
I suppose there's also a risk that I'm carrying away all the good bacteria in my gut because of the thick gummy psyllium. Maybe my incredible digestion is just because of the consistent daily introduction of all the bacteria. I'm not entirely sure how well bacteria stays in your gut doing this kind of thing. I'm kind of nervous what would happen if I just stopped taking the psyllium and kefir altogether if I lose access to both ingredients. But for now it's readily available and far cheaper than Crohn's disease treatments or comprehensive American health insurance.
I thought I was going crazy. I recently started taking fiber and I've been looking for somebody to mention wiping but there is nothing to wipe🤣
I had a terrible obstruction and I always drink 16 oz of water with each teaspoon. I mix 1 teaspoon with 8oz of water, as instructed, and then I chase that with a second glass of water. I STILL got an impaction. The one thing they should put on the side of the container is that you should ALSO drink 6-8 glasses of water throughout the day. If you’re already dehydrated, or don’t drink enough water through the day, the psyllium will dry out in your intestine and become a stuck mass. It’s HORRIBLE. I won’t take it anymore unless I absolutely know I can drink 6-8 glasses that day and the following day. If I’m worried I’ll forget for one reason or another, then I’ll put it off…
How did you fix your obstruction? thx
@@goyatea I got lucky and it passed on its own, but it was a scary 6 hours of pain.
Listen to your doctor. I ve had IBSC all my life. I follow my doctor. When I tell him what I saw on u tube he says, then listen to them!! I felt stupid, so I take his advice.
Just think of that orange stuff as quick-dry cement powder.
Reminds me of mcgayver episode where he builds a nuclear bunker from a can of metamucil and a single paperclip
Absolutely! Thank you for the clear and fun explanations. I do hope people watch and understand this. :) Also, intake of fiber, in general, requires more intake of fluids (mainly plain water) for it to work, to start with! Live healthy.