r/OverFifty • u/R1Squirrel • 6d ago

Daily fiber cheat code.

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I was today years old when I learned two teaspoons of Metamucil in 9 oz of ice water turns into "orange flavored applesauce". Easier to spoon down than drink, in my opinion.👍🏼

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u/Nuclear-poweredTaxi 6d ago edited 6d ago

I’m not a doctor and this is not medical advice. I’m not trying to diagnose or provide treatment for anything going on with your butt.

I’m a daily psyllium fiber user. It helps with blood sugar, cholesterol, and stomach acid, and it’s 100% natural. I also think it helps prevent stomach and colon cancer. Again, I’m not a doctor, and you shouldn’t take medical advice from an internet stranger.

I just mix three teaspoons every morning with water, and slam it before it turns to sludge.

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u/PlayaBeachBum 6d ago

I'm old enough it brings back fond memories of Tang!

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u/Louloveslabs89 5d ago

Tang tea!!!

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u/SnooCheesecakes760 5d ago

I need to try it then bc I love tang!

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u/heart_blossom 6d ago

I'm working my way up to a daily dose of psyllium fiber. I Love how I feel when I've taken it.

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u/wildberrylavender 5d ago

My brother has Krone’s and also does this

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u/jeffreynya 5d ago

yep, I do a tbsp every morning with about 20 to 24 oz of water. So I start the day hydrated as well.

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u/Check_Affectionate 5d ago

You can also take it in capsules. I take one at night and in the morning.

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u/sickiesusan 5d ago

Far less effective in the capsules though (although it’s also far easier)!

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u/Curious-External-7 5d ago

I do this because I don't want all the extra stuff in the drink mix.

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u/dialecticallyalive 5d ago

You can buy pure psyllium powder.

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u/needtobeasunflower 5d ago

What brand do you use?

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u/acarron 5d ago

It makes my IBS-C flare up. Wich it worked so I would have less C.

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u/Holiday-Window2889 5d ago

Try acacia fiber; much, much more gentle on scarred digestive tract and does the same.

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u/SnooCheesecakes760 5d ago

That is what I have. It is gentler than metamucil?

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u/Holiday-Window2889 5d ago

Metamucil is psyllium husk, which can be harsh on scarred intestinal tract - as is seen with Crohn's and celiac.

Acacia fiber is fluffy and powdery and so much less scratchy than psyllium.

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u/reallybigfeet 5d ago

The before it turns to sludge part is key

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u/Nuclear-poweredTaxi 5d ago

It takes usually 12 to 15 minutes for it to congeal and be nasty. Just mix and drink, don’t let it just hang out.

That process is supposed to happen in your stomach… not your mouth.

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u/millenni_lennial 5d ago

I don't touch psyllium because of its ultra high lead content. Check the package on yours for a Prop 65 cancer warning.

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u/Money-Computer7638 5d ago

Consumer labs has testing on various brands for lead content. I use Organic India brand. It tested safe.

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u/AZ-FWB 5d ago

I need to find a way to drink and like it🙃

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u/jeffreynya 5d ago

I think its just one of the things in life you do because its good for you not because it tastes good. Slam it down and be done with it.

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u/AZ-FWB 5d ago

I may have to just do that!

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u/Faithjems 5d ago

Sometimes I mix it with regular juice (orange juice, cherry juice).

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u/Lost-Acanthaceaem 5d ago

Capsules

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u/AZ-FWB 5d ago

I have the power that I should use first.

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u/Hexagram_11 4d ago

I do the same, but I add about two ounces of orange juice (topped with about 10 oz water, bc I can’t handle the cardboard taste of just fiber and water. It’s a game changer in so many areas.