The fiber supplement physicians actually mean when they say "take fiber," minus the flavoring and sweeteners of the famous orange canister. Plain psyllium husk forms a gel in your gut that keeps you regular, helps lower LDL cholesterol, steadies blood sugar, and keeps you full between meals.
Why this brand: psyllium is a crop, and independent testing found lead contamination across the entire category. Yerba Prima came through that testing best in class. Plain husk, nothing added.
How I take it: a half teaspoon stirred into a big glass of water at my mid-morning water break, swallowed before it gels. Work up slowly over a couple of weeks, and keep it two hours away from medications and other supplements.
