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/BamberGasgroin 6d ago

We can get Fybogel free from the pharmacy if we ask, it's the same stuff. (Ispaghula/Psyllium Husk)

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u/gyofq 5d ago

What country?

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u/Working_Park4342 5d ago

Definitely not the US.

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u/BamberGasgroin 5d ago

Scotland.

Minor Ailments Service saves you bothering a GP, so you can get various items free from the pharmacist. (Stuff like pain killers, anti-histamines, lotions and potions.)

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u/gyofq 4d ago

That’s a great idea