If you’ve ever heard of Metamucil, that’s just psyllium husk in a powder form and it’s not just for old people. Adding some of this to your daily routine has a ton of benefits. I tried to write a few sentences explaining the benefits but they all turn out like shit.

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    23 hours ago

    IDK why anyone says this gives them the shits. Too much fiber slows things down. I take this stuff once a day and it just makes for less wiping and more cohesive shits. A minor improvement with no negative side effects.

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      14 hours ago

      going straight from nothing to 30g/day (RDI) absolutely causes diarrhoea because it irritates your gut lining

      if you follow directions like metamucil has to increase by a g or 2 per week then you’ll be right

      you also need insoluble fibre, and psyllium only has soluble fibre

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      20 hours ago

      Maybe using the sugar free version and they have an intolerance to the sweeteners? The sugar free version wrecks my guts, but no worries with the normal type.

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      15 hours ago

      We out here dropping no wipers! For real though enough fober and a good enough diet is extremely convenient for butt stuff

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      21 hours ago

      You might not be drinking enough water. Psyllium gels in contact with water, but if there’s not enough it turns to rubber cement