NOW Foods Supplements, Psyllium Husk Powder, Non-GMO Project Verified, Soluble Fiber, 12-Ounce

I think I bought this a long time ago to make some kind of keto recipe. The recipe didn't work out, but many months later, I started suffering from constipation from a high protein diet. I was getting plenty of insoluble fiber, but not enough soluble. I started out with 1/2 tablespoon and boy is it enough. This stuff works better than laxatives and stool softeners. I wish I had taken this in all 4 pregnancies!Plus, if you need to drop a weight class, this stuff will do the trick lol easily drop 2-5lbs in 24 hours depending on how bad your intestines were, just be prepared to "work" for it.All this being said, I don't recommend taking it everyday. I stopped using it every other day because I seem to be back to normal now, and I think this fiber is why.10/10 would buy again

NOW Foods consistently delivers great products for amazing prices. This product is no exception.I decided I wanted to increase the soluble fiber in my diet, mainly because I consistently eat lower carb. At first I thought I wouldn't notice a very big difference in my umm..."digestion" (i.e. how easy it is to go to the bathroom), but I can say very clearly that a tablespoon each morning of this powder works magic in terms of leading to regularity.It doesn't taste great, but it's manageable. The best way to take it is to put the dry powder in a cup first. Then add cold water while stirring. Then, consume it very quickly. You won't get all of it. So add more cold water, stir like crazy, and take quickly. If you add warm water, let it sit, or don't stir, it will swell up. It's quite a sight to see (you can see why it leads to regularity), but tastes awful at that point, and could become a choking hazard,This particular psyllium isn't as high in fiber as some others (this has 7 grams per tablespoon, compared to some brands that have closer to 9-10) but it really is effective at producing regularity.I bought the twelve ounce container originally, but it goes pretty fast, so the bigger package is preferable.Overall, this is a great psyllium product, the lowest priced, and I highly recommend it.

I mainly use psyllium husk to add volume to my meals / baked goods and increase satiation without too many extra calories. I'm not on a weight loss journey, but I like more volume with my meals. NOW Foods is one of the best quality options for psyllium husks (although I slightly prefer the Bob's Red Mill product).I already consume a lot of fiber in my diet, so I personally did not see a major difference in my digestion and bowel movement. But I do feel it helps a little with regularity and consistency.Usages-> Oatmeal / Porridge. If you like volume meals, psyllium husk is a great way to make a huge oatmeal or porridge bowl that will keep you satisfied for longer. I do personally think that regular husks work better than the powder, since it doesn't change as much the consistency. I usually add it after cooking (or when I meal prep overnight oats), with additional liquid; I don't like when I cook oats and psyllium together.-> Pancakes / Waffles / Omelettes. Added in the batter, psyllium husk adds volume, but also changes consistency. It will be more `sponge` like consistency, maybe not appealing for everyone. For pancakes and waffles I have used successfully both recipes that required specifically psyllium husks, and `regular` recipes in which I replaced flour with psyllium husk.-> Smoothies / Liquids / Gels. Psyllium husks mix very well in most liquids. You can make a simple tasteless gel just by mixing it with water and let it sit 3-5 minutes; or you can mix in with a little bit sweetener (Stevia, monk fruit, etc.), mix it with fruit juice, add it in smoothies and drink to make then thicker. It doesn't work with nut beverages (cashew or almond milk).-> Baking. The way I can tell the NOW Foods psyllium husk is really good quality is the way it behaves in baked good; it doesn't change color (other products add a purple hue) nor changes the taste (other products add a metallic taste). It works well combined both with regular wheat flour and gluten free flours (coconut, almond, tapioca, cassava, buckwheat), for large loaves of breads and small items like cupcakes and muffins. Psyllium husk definitely changes the consistency, it's more moist and spongy. The results are better if you use a good recipe with tested ratios between flours, psyllium husk and liquid, especially for bread and if you like a nice crust. But for cupcakes and muffins I just add a tsp or tbsp of psyllium husk powder and adjust liquid until I get the desired consistency.Container: I recommend keeping the aluminium seal after opening the product, it helps reduce the static which might cause the fine powder to fly around.

No one wants to talk about bowel movements, but we're all adults here, right? This serves a valid purpose, and it does its job quite well. Whether your digestive system is rush hour traffic or high-noon on the autobahn, fiber supplements can help.Most of the fiber powder you can buy in stores is all the flavored variety, either with sugar or artificial sweeteners, and if you're taking it every day, that can be a lot of extra stuff you're needlessly taking in, right? Well, after trying this unflavored stuff, I can kind of see why. The first time I mixed this up, not only did I have to chug it a lot faster due to it coagulating more quickly than my other brands, but it also tastes like chewing on wheat grain. It's not inherently a gross flavor, but it definitely takes some getting used to, and I can certainly see some people bouncing off of it. Some of that could have been the dosage I was using (1 tbsp in a 16.9-ounce water bottle), but my brother tried his own and said "yeah you're right, it's kind of like a sludgy wheat shake", so I don't know.It's also worth mentioning that I don't think any of that is particular to this brand, it's just an inherent thing with unflavored psyllium husk powder.Overall though, if you're a fan of fiber supplements and want to cut out the sweeteners, it's worth a try. You're doing it for your health, so what's a little unflattering taste really going to cost you?