What We Discovered Testing Psyllium Fiber Supplements -- ConsumerLab's Dr. Cooperman Explains

[@JB-lu7vz]

For me I have found the best way to consume psyllium powder is to mix an equal portion of metamucil with pure psyllium husk powder. Both can be bought separately on Amazon. I combine both into a large plastic container and thoroughly shake the two together. In doing this it retains the sweetness and orange flavor of the metamucil, but it makes a higher percentage of psyllium powder in the final result. I take a heaping teaspoon twice a day with meals. My total cholesterol levels have dropped from 200 to 155 and I've had an equal percentage drop in my LDL. Additionally your gut microbiome will benefit greatly from the psyllium because it helps in the growth of good bacteria as a prebiotic.

[@giorgospappas5622]

Which of the products did pass the test though...?

[@LaineSterlingHale]

Yerba was the top oick

[@thehauntedtree]

@@LaineSterlingHale thank you, you absolute legend

[@m8s4lif]

@@LaineSterlingHale I've been using Yerba for a few years now. I'm diabetic and it really helps. To be honest, I wouldn't be afraid to use any of the top brands, but I do prefer Yerba though.

[@violabrown1388]

Thank you for your video. How does psyllium get lead in it. Thank you?

[@scottishfoldmocha5875]

from soil

[@jamonfalin1528]

name just one product in this world that do not have contamination if we go by it there is nathing that we could eat ect.

[@LookzA]

Which of these has the lowest lead?

[@res5139]

Anything grown in India is bound to be completely contaminated with lead, arsenic etc...because of appalling levels of pollution there..

[@nignane5485]

Even if it's organic?

[@res5139]

@@nignane5485 that's the biggest sc@m...

[@kartikkkapadia]

@@nignane5485no organic brands dont have lead arsenic etc, the brand which he choosed in this video is not a good trusted brand for organic products they don’t even have certification of organic food.

[@marz6243]

Soil may have residual levels of lead. Just because it says organic doesn’t necessarily mean it is safer. It does mean no pesticides are used. It also means that manufactured fertilizers are not used. The alternative is typically manure. Quite frankly, I prefer pure manufactured fertilizers over manure unless the manure has been treated to remove harmful pathogens.

[@kartikkkapadia]

@@marz6243 There are lab reports for a reason and usda organic certification, plus many other external certifications with lab reports its on the consumer to check before buying. If only the label says organic its mostly a gimmick no matter where you go you would find these organic scams. Just check the labels.

[@69Empresofdarknes69]

The Now brand in Husk form has been a regular part of my diet for over a year now. I'm 6 weeks pregnant today and is considering changing from Psyllium because of this warning. Do you have any suggestions, I suffer from chronic constipation and need a reliable source of fiber.

[@snake1625b]

The California less warning is meaningless. Every product has it because the rule is too non strict

[@robertotornese460]

I recommend you try and inform yourself about "Slippery Elm". I use the one from Now Brand. I experienced amazing results and use it quite regularly. God bless.

[@jewellevy]

I've found Bran Buds to be reliable.

[@ameeraallouzi9488]

​@Roberto Tornese how do you take it?

[@colorfulforesight]

Magnesium powder can help you become more regular too. You can switch it up.

[@rOHRshackartpottery]

How do these products compare to Miralax which I use for IBS.

[@trishameloling2367]

Marlax if you take it too long your body won't work normal your body will depend on marlax to go poop, an with marlax water goes around your poop an you poop out water mainly you don't poop out firm poop that's gained in your body, that's how an what my digestive surgeon told me she's doesn't recommend marlax

[@siiwok]

i use it for bile acid diarreah post cholecystectomy

[@mantanasauce]

How did that go? Considering getting my gallbladder removed

[@adamfroman7983]

You didn’t mention which ones were bad and which were good…Was the organic kind the best?

[@Usernamebreh]

because he said to go to his website for that infomation lol

[@karimaogden3875]

That's called "Clickbait" to peak your interest and make you watch.

[@prawncrisp5951]

@@karimaogden3875it’s pique - “to pique your interest”.

[@Bizzare77777]

He wont tell us unless we pay. It's BS!

[@emsea1658]

Yerba lima ranked the best, none were led free

[@thirtythree160]

Where does the lead come from that is in the product?

[@priestlygarments4004]

Which brand of Psyllium Husk had the least lead? Most of them have the prop 65 label and contain lead. Is there one that you know has the least?

[@read2gainknowledge]

you have to join in order to find out

[@katieliz]

You have to pay to find out. I guess they really care hu

[@emsea1658]

yerba lima

[@Ed-iu1di]

You said to only use organic psyllium but you’re showing the non-organic version of Yerba and others.

[@adamfroman7983]

That story about the nurses getting an allergy to psyllium is interesting …Does that mean long term usage daily could create allergies to it?

[@ConsumerlabPlus]

It's possible , although the nurses were likely handling the powder very often (making skin contact and possible being inhaled) -- so a lot more expsosure than most psyllium users will get.

[@mantanasauce]

Does this help people with troubled gallbladders?

[@gyasirossmusic]

Probably not you need fat for that

[@rubyredd719]

All that talking and I still don't know which one is the best smfh

[@maryg.7790]

Thank you for your work!

[@ConsumerlabPlus]

You're welcome.

[@nowhere982]

The amount of nuclear devices detonated on land sea and air surely means the ENTIRE planet is toxic! No wonder cancer is now 1 in 2😢😢😢

[@danielgedutis7751]

Grear video, Dr. TY. Is there or will there be a video on the lead test results you found, so that we can avoid the products with the most abs keep toxins out of our bodies? Thx again.

[@ConsumerlabPlus]

Thank you. As noted in the video, the product-specific results are in the report atwww.consumerlab.com/reviews/psyllium-supplements/psyllium/ which is available to ConsumerLab members. Member subscriptions fund our work.

[@twilit]

Sad that consumers should have to pay just to learn if a health supplement has lead.

[@anxiousanecdotes]

@@twilit but how should they get funding to make sure they can do the tests without any bias?

[@CocoChanelle-1]

The Yerba brand has been known to be the safest.

[@nys1759]

​@@CocoChanelle-1u mean to say Yerba brand right ?, NOT Yerber right ?

[@suziepeck5717]

Why didn't you mention it is good for Ibs-diarreah?

[@vs94123]

Good video

[@cdmango5756]

I sometimes get lumps when mixing. What's the trick to eliminate the lumps?

[@stephensmith5724]

Shake It Up or put it in a blender

[@wesleyhelton8456]

I use a small wisk and everything bleands right in!

[@user-og9nl5mt1b]

The thing is to mix is quickly and drink it quickly. Or u put too much husk in ratio to the liquid .

[@fr.dheerajsabu1171]

Does it have led toxin contamination

[@raquelramirezherrera2757]

Esa fibra therapy.como se toma Antes o despues de comer??? Conteste en Español porque no entiendo ingles??????

[@ConsumerlabPlus]

Para ablandar las heces, no importa cuándo las tome. Para reducir el colesterol, tómelo con las comidas. Para suprimir el apetito, tómelo poco antes de una comida o con una comida.

[@felixlopez6656]

Después de comer.tambien dice que si tomas medicamentos debes esperar de 4 a 5 horas después de tomarte los medicamentos para poder tomar el psiliyum.

[@littlevoice_11]

Do you plan to expand your testing to include more products used in the UK?

[@ConsumerlabPlus]

No. We focus mainly on the U.S. and, to a lesser extent, Canada.

[@littlevoice_11]

Are there any general rules to follow for those products not reviewed by your organisation or trends you have uncovered? Eg products from xxx country are more likely to be contaminated whereas products from xxx are safer.

[@ConsumerlabPlus]

Our tests have generally focused on products available within North America -- mostly the U.S. So we don't have country-by-county trend data. In general, products from bigger companies tend to be of higher quality than from smaller companies, but this is not always the case. Very high prices do not seem to represent exceptional quality.

[@michaelthomson5101]

This is crap. There is no news here.

[@mr1bienvenu1]

This is nothing but an AD in disguise. $$$

[@anthonygeorge7257]

It actually is very effective. If done correctly. Soluble fiber is what has been taken out of much of the food we eat.

[@nowhere982]

What about psyllium from China???

[@josefhahn4599]

😅

[@beetlejuice4693]

Fiberlyze is hands down the best

[@nys1759]

What is that and where to buy ? Please thank u !

[@alisolkanu4763]

Just eat whole foods, simple

[@goodexams3064]

Bile sequestration:)

[@ConsumerlabPlus]

Yes, that is part of the mechanism by which psyllium fiber can lower cholesterol levels.