What is Psyllium Husk?
CATEGORY: Supplements
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Psyllium seed husks are used as a regular dietary supplement to improve and maintain regular GI transit to relieve constipation, irritable bowel syndrome, diverticular disease, and diarrhea. Some recent research is also showing them to be promising in lowering cholesterol and controlling diabetes.
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How do members experience Psyllium Husk?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irritable bowel syndrome | 777 | 45 | |
| Constipation | 89 | 41 | |
| Bowel problems | 38 | 9 | |
| General health | 18 | 6 | |
| Bowel irritability | 9 | 2 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Abdominal bloating | 4 | |
| Diarrhea | 3 | |
| Constipation | 2 | |
| Gas pain | 2 | |
| Abdominal pain | 1 | |
| Bad taste in mouth | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 1 | |
| Moderate | 11 | |
| Mild | 11 | |
| None | 76 |
Member evaluations
Fluff4brains
evaluated on Mar 14, 2015
- Perceived effectiveness for alternating constipation and diarrhea: Moderate
- Side effects: None
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Peoples1
evaluated on Feb 05, 2014
- Perceived effectiveness for constipation: Major
- Side effects: None
vinton boy
evaluated on Oct 16, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for constipation: Slight
- Side effects: None
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