Is psyllium better than inulin?
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I'm not sure myself on which is better. I've only used the Clear & Natural (with inulin).
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I don't think so. Psyllium tends to constipate me, even if I drink a ton of water. Also, it doesn't mix well, and the taste is vile. Most products contain sugar and artificial flavors to make it taste better.
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Psyllium is in a lot of products, but I think trying them is the only way to determine which is best for you. Our bodies don't always metabolize or react to products the same as someone else's. If you try each of them be sure to keep a little record and that will answer your question.
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I don't know anything about psyllium. But I like metamucil because it dissolves easily in a beverage
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Most psyllium products need sugar, artificial sugar and color and other additives to make it palatable. I doubt if any of us need those additives and Clear and Natural is 100percent inulin without additives. Strange that it costs more without all that other"stuff"!
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Like a lot of people have said it is a matter of how your body will react to the fiber. I'm on the Psyllium side. I get a lot better results with Psyllium then I do with inulin. Be sure to get the 100% Natural Psyllium that's Gluten free and Sugar Free and you will be fine either way. Yes the taste of Psyllium is a lot harder to get by some times but I don't take fiber because it tastes good I do it to keep diabetes from killing me.
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Not exactly, but close. They both pass through the bowel and are used by bacteria in the colon as food. That is, not food for people but food for bacteria. The difference is starch is made up of chains of glucose molecules. Most starch is used as food by people before it gets to the colon. Resistant starch is in a form that passes to the colon to feed the bacteria. Inulin is made up of chains of fructose. It cannot be used as food for people and passes to the colon as food for bacteria. We don't have the enzymes to break it down into fructose molecules, but bacteria do.
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D3 has been alleged to be more highly absorbed into the system and thus more effective. Something to do with its chemical chains and how it binds and is synthesized within the body. My fairly in-depth research has found the Nutrigold is the "purest" of the major brands (less inactive ingredients, and higher quality active ingredients). I am not a medical/chemical professional, so this response does not come with the credibility of a nutritionist or bio-chemist.
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This product contains only 100% inulin vegetable fiber. The sourcses of inulin are wheat and other plants. But I have researched inulin on Google, and the many sources says inulin is gluten-free. So, no gluten is in Metamucil Clear & NAtural, which contains only inulin fiber.
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I found the following on a weight-loss web site. I don't know if it helps you or not: You will find that psyllium husk is something you need to add to your diet if you're on a low-carb diet. If you are on a low-carb diet, you lose a lot of fiber that regulates your digestive system. This is because most carbohydrates, such as bread, contain the most fiber in one's diet. Psyllium husk solves this problem. It works as a natural dietary fiber that also improves your overall intestinal health.
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Under the Supplement Facts box (as seen in the picture) it says: "Other ingredients: Inulin*, Lecithin.Alegen Information: Contains soy (lecithin) ingredients.Suggested Use: [...]*Adds a trival amount of carbohydrates per serving"I don't know if this helps you. But I will say it doesn't taste sweet in any way and I don't taste anything. All what you might be able to imagine is it tasting as dull as baking flower powder
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This website http://www.vitasprings.com/inositol-powder-8-oz-jarrow.html lists an identical product as "Inositol Powder ( Myoinositol Powder ) 8 oz, Jarrow Formulas". So, I guess, it's myo inositol after all :)
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I have heard others having that problem, but I have not. I don't do anything special, but here is what I do. I have made a morning cocktail for years, and the only change I have made was a month ago I substituted The Garden of Life Super Seed for psyllium. I have about 8oz of water, 2 tsp. coconut oil, 1 scoop of E7 from Integris, 1 tsp vitamin C powder, and about 2/3 scoop of Super Seed. I hand shake it about 20 shakes, and drink it within 30 seconds. It's great. Maybe having extra powders helps it keep a better consistency.
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Many root crops are sources of inulin but herbs have greater concentration.
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Well, you could have Googled this yourself but here are two links I found for you.http://www.flaxcouncil.ca/english/index.jsp?p=g7&mp;=nutritionand herehttp://www.livestrong.com/article/359808-golden-flax-seed-vs-brown-flax-seed/
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Yes. According to the package and everything I have read about psyllium, it is a gluten free food.
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Sorry I don't know the difference. But I always buy raw unprocessed propolis to strengthen my immune system during flu season.
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I use both ProSymbiotic AND Saccharomyces on a daily basis for support in treatment of chronic Lyme disease. I have had NO problems in the past two years while taking strong doses of a variety of antibiotics...I swear by both these supplements but do feel that it's important (at least to ME ) to take both of them. Good luck in making your choices.
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laurali, according to Wikipedia chicory root is a source of soluble fiber and it contains inulin. Hope this helps
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It just has stevia and inulin (dietary fiber). There is nothing really wrong with that. This is actually the purest I've seen. Most other companies have either dextrose or maltodextrin which are both refined sugars
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I prefer not to use hot liquids and run the risk of killing off the prebiotics. Manufacturer does not say. See link belowhttp://www.nowfoods.com/Inulin-Certified-Organic-8oz.htm
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From what I've read, Greek yogurt is higher in protein, lower in carbs and sugar (lactose), but higher in fat than regular yogurt. I believe much of the probiotics are in the whey, so I still try to use the whey after using this strainer. I've used whey 1:1 as a replacement for milk in pancakes and waffles.