USDA Organic Psyllium Husk Powder - 12oz, 60 Servings, Natural Unflavored Soluble Dietary Fiber Supplement - Fiber Prebiotic for Digestive Support and Gut Health - Sugar Free, Keto & Vegan

I get constipated very easily. I used to take probiotics on an empty stomach in the morning with a cup of cold water almost every day for a year. It kind of seemed to work for the first few weeks but I've noticed that my stomach looked very bloated after another couple of months. Well, turns out probiotics can lead to bacterial growth in the small intestine, causing abdominal bloating. (I mean probiotics with specific strains such as Lp299v can help alleviate gas and bloating but I wasn't aware of this for a while.) The bloating became worse over the course of time to the point where I was losing weight but the size of my waist didn't seem to change at all. So I asked ChatGPT (I know, but we all do this right?) if there's any other alternatives to probiotics and explained my symptoms - and ChatGPT recommended taking fiber regularly. So I started searching for fiber supplements and this one caught my eyes because it's just one simple ingredient and nothing else. I put 1 spoon of this into my protein powder every day, and it dissolves very well as long as you stir and/or shake properly. It doesn't really have any taste to it so don't worry about this powder ruining your drink - although I'm not really sure what this would taste like when mixed with water. I now barely feel constipated and also have regular bowel movement, which is a huge plus. It also keeps me full for a longer period of time so I'd say it also helps with controlling appetite if you're trying to cut down on snacks or your portions. ** Make sure to drink PLENTY of water throughout the day because consuming insufficient amount of water while taking psyllium husk could cause constipation or even blockages. ** AVOID taking psyllium at the same time with other medications (if you're taking any) because it can slow the absorption of whatever medications that you are taking with psyllium husk.

Vet recommended for my elderly dog who had some poop issues. I got as there was no added sugar, and unflavored. Not many brands have this option which I needed for my elderly dog. The powder came with a measure scoop in a metallic ziplock bag. The powder was easily mixed into his food. No issues with the fiber and would recommend for others. Only issue was the bag, after using it the Ziploc broke. I would have preferred a small jar with lid as I think the repeated opening of the bag caused the ziplock to fail, but this is minor, product is good.

Recommend by my doctor ,it helps a lot ,but only if you drink enough water. I just find it a bit expensive for the amont.This one is unflavored;next time I'll look for one with a flavor. Mix it very well quickly and drink it.

I wanted to write a review of this product and in so doing, clarify several details of psyllium powder that seem to be widely misunderstood. First, I like this psyllium powder as it is the finest grind of any I have tried. I have taken psyllium powder daily for over three decades. So I haven't tried them all, but I have tried a number of them. I do not bake with them, so I cannot provide any information on that. But I do put the powder into smoothies, so I feel well equipped to provide some information on that. I think this psyllium powder is more expensive than any of the others, and I have dinged it one star for that. Otherwise, I think it's a five-star product. In thinking about psyllium, remember it is a crop that is grown, harvested, and processed. So there will be periodic variations in color, flavor, aroma, and so forth. The grind is the one thing that should be controllable by human technology. In fact, the main difference in psyllium powder for smoothie use that I have found is in the fineness of the grind and the flavor. Psyllium does have its own flavor--it's not terrible at all, but certainly not my favorite flavor and not one that I would want to predominate in smoothies. I prefer a fine grind so that my smoothie is not gritty. Gritty is why I much prefer powder to whole husks. In terms of solubility in water, I don't think any brand is soluble in just plain liquid. I don't think floating to the top and not mixing is specific to any brand. It's the nature of psyllium husks. Even ground finely, this is not a fine powder (like sugar) that *dissolves* in liquid. This stuff, regardless of brand does not actually dissolve. It is small pieces of the seed husk and will always float. It will--at best--be suspended in liquid, which is referred to as an *emulsion.* I would recommend abandoning any notion that stirring it up in a glass of water is feasible. Put it in a smoothie and let a blender do the work. As far as I know, all commercially-grown psyllium is grown in India. Every container of it should say, "Product of India." If it does not, I would be most suspicious. This is not new, it is not a scam, it is not a ripoff. It is simply grown in India. All of it. There is the matter of lead warnings and here's the deal about that. All of the psyllium from India has lead in it. Lots of foods do. It occurs naturally in the soils and the plant absorbs it. A lot of the Indian herbal remedies have lead or other heavy metals in them for the same reason, so tread carefully there. Those of you who freak out about lead in psyllium should know that the rice plant tends to absorb arsenic. So most of the rice sold in stores has an arsenic component--again, it depends on what is in the soil where it is grown. These examples are not because some nefarious person added heavy metals into the product. The lead and arsenic come from the soils. Those who may be interested might look at the United Nations well-digging project in Bangladesh to provide drinking water for the population. Turns out the well water had naturally occurring arsenic--in this case a lot of it--and it killed and sickened many people. An American water supply volunteer organization helped the Bangladeshis treat their water to remove the arsenic. But I digress. The warning about lead usually comes from the California Prop 65 requirements that require sellers to indicate when a product contains hazardous chemical or minerals, even if the level is very low and beneath the safe level. I think any brand with integrity should be able to produce a Certificate of Analysis that will show exactly how much lead is in the product. If they refuse, I would be suspicious. But was the certificate they send related to the batch you consumed? Maybe, maybe not. And the lead levels may vary from batch to batch. No scam here either, it's just the way it is. I do think it is worth purchasing organically-grown psyllium as at least then you don't have to worry about pesticides and so forth. For reference, the other psyllium powder I like is from Terrasoul, as it is cheaper and almost as fine a grind as the Konsyl. But Terrasoul has had trouble keeping it in stock. As I write this, they are again out of stock. Another brand I like is Kos, but alas, they are also out of stock. I hope this clears up some of the issues surrounding this product. Have a nice day.

We bought this on recommendation from our health provider. It contains no sugar or unnecessary fillers that can cause gas and bloating. It basically tasteless and works well.

FRAUDULENT REPRESENTATION!! I want an NSF certified psyllium husk product to ensure it is lead free. The picture on Amazon indicates this product is NSF certified, and the description indicates it is NSF certified. So I ordered it. It arrives today and the package looks identical to the pic on the website except NO NSF label and, get this, a warning in tiny letters that the product may contain lead!! WTH??? How is this remotely reasonable?

El producto llegó el 13 de noviembre (tarde). Sí es el producto que solicité.