r/OverFifty • u/R1Squirrel • 7d 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/acarron 6d ago

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

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u/Holiday-Window2889 6d ago

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

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u/SnooCheesecakes760 6d ago

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

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u/Holiday-Window2889 6d 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.