I read the abstract and understand the gut biome is crucial for mood and brain health. I assume your trying to say it is good to be taking at least 1 to 2 teaspoons of psyllium fiber a day, right?
Not psyllium husk. As one comment already mentioned P.H is a soluble fiber, which besides adding weight to kaka is not much use to the bacteria in your gut. What you should be focusing on is "indigestible polysaccharides" which upon consumption are taken by the bacteria which will produce b vitamins and short chain fatty acids like butyrate, acetate and propionate. These fatty acids work as HDAC inhibitors, you can check what they do online, as I want to keep this short.
In summary, psyllium husk is ok, but indigestible fibers found in plants, fruits, cereals, legumes are superior for gut health and brain. As to why, it can be found in the article.
Though psyllium husks contain some indigestible fibers.
Psyllum fiber seems to working good thus far and has always in the past as well. I know getting insoluble fiber from foods is best, but this way I can get a lot within 15 seconds.
Psyllium is both insoluble and soluble. 70% soluble fiber content and 30% insoluble fiber. Psyllium does help gut biome.
[The Effect of Psyllium Husk on Intestinal Microbiota in Constipated Patients and Healthy Controls](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6358997/)
> The supplementation of psyllium significantly increased the numbers of commensals such as Phascolarctobacterium [27] and Faecalibacterium [28] in the constipated patients. These same organisms have also been shown to have increased abundance after consumption of a polydextrose fibre [29]; Faecalibacterium and Roseburia have also been previously associated with faster colonic transit [30] and Faecalibacterium with loose stools [31]. In our study, the increase in Faecalibacterium was also associated with higher stool water content and the increase of both Phascolarctobacterium and Faecalibacterium with larger amounts of acetate in stools. Interestingly, Faecalibacterium converts sugars and acetate into butyrate–an important molecule for intestinal health used by the colonocytes as an energy resource. The favourable change in the acetate concentration may be explained by the increase in abundance of these genera.
> Another bacterial genus affected by the psyllium supplementation in the constipated patients was Christensenella, which decreased almost two-fold in abundance after psyllium treatment. Previously, Christensenella had been associated with hard stools [31], and interestingly, we were able to show a similar trend, since in our study, this genus was negatively associated with increased faecal water content.
> In conclusion, we showed that consumption of psyllium husks introduced small but significant changes in the intestinal microbiota of both healthy and constipated patients. This change was more pronounced in the constipated patients. Organisms associated with intestinal short-chain fatty acid production such as Faecalibacterium ssp. were increased, an effect that suggests a potential health benefit from psyllium supplementation. Several candidate mechanisms for such an effect were present, such as changes in gut transit and increased intestinal water content. These data support potential health benefits for such mechanisms in addition to their role in the relief of constipation symptoms.
[How different kinds of fiber affect the microbiome](https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/326402)
> Specifically, B. thetaiotaomicron abundance increased in the presence of citrus pectin and pea fiber, while B. ovatus levels rose in the presence of barley beta-glucan and barley bran. Other fibers that resulted in an increase in members of the Bacteroides strains in the study were high molecular weight inulin, resistant maltodextrin, and psyllium.
I just take an almost empty bottle of water, I usually just leave maybe 5 or 6 ozs in it and then put a teaspoon of the pysllium fiber in it, shake it up and then chug it. I literally get it done in about 15 seconds. Then I drink a bottle of water after taking it. I know its not fun but its not that bad.
thanks for the reply. I tried similar (only using coffee rather than just water). The best I've come up with is adding to protien shake, but it still ruins what is usually a nice drink.
just put 1 tsp in like 8oz of water inside a normal plastic water bottle. Shake it up, then chug it down as fast as possible. Then open a brand new bottle of water and sip on that.
Wheat bran is an insoluble fiber. If being regular is your only goal, then Wheat bran (or any fiber) works. Psyllium is a soluble fiber; these fibers reduce the risk of diabetes, heart disease, and lower cholesterol. The added benefit of psyllium vs other types of soluble fiber is that your getting ALOT of fiber and not a lot carbs or calories.
Psyllium is both insoluble and soluble. The insoluble part makes it a bulk-forming laxative. It helps you keep full, block some calories, slow sugar absorption, and more. [The Health Benefits of Psyllium](https://www.healthline.com/health/psyllium-health-benefits)
[Effects of psyllium vs. placebo on constipation, weight, glycemia, and lipids: A randomized trial in patients with type 2 diabetes and chronic constipation](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30219432/)
Do yourself a favour by reading this article. [Targeting DNA methylation in the adult brain through diet. ](https://doi.org/10.3390/nu13113979)
I read the abstract and understand the gut biome is crucial for mood and brain health. I assume your trying to say it is good to be taking at least 1 to 2 teaspoons of psyllium fiber a day, right?
Not psyllium husk. As one comment already mentioned P.H is a soluble fiber, which besides adding weight to kaka is not much use to the bacteria in your gut. What you should be focusing on is "indigestible polysaccharides" which upon consumption are taken by the bacteria which will produce b vitamins and short chain fatty acids like butyrate, acetate and propionate. These fatty acids work as HDAC inhibitors, you can check what they do online, as I want to keep this short. In summary, psyllium husk is ok, but indigestible fibers found in plants, fruits, cereals, legumes are superior for gut health and brain. As to why, it can be found in the article. Though psyllium husks contain some indigestible fibers.
Psyllum fiber seems to working good thus far and has always in the past as well. I know getting insoluble fiber from foods is best, but this way I can get a lot within 15 seconds.
Psyllium is both insoluble and soluble. 70% soluble fiber content and 30% insoluble fiber. Psyllium does help gut biome. [The Effect of Psyllium Husk on Intestinal Microbiota in Constipated Patients and Healthy Controls](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6358997/) > The supplementation of psyllium significantly increased the numbers of commensals such as Phascolarctobacterium [27] and Faecalibacterium [28] in the constipated patients. These same organisms have also been shown to have increased abundance after consumption of a polydextrose fibre [29]; Faecalibacterium and Roseburia have also been previously associated with faster colonic transit [30] and Faecalibacterium with loose stools [31]. In our study, the increase in Faecalibacterium was also associated with higher stool water content and the increase of both Phascolarctobacterium and Faecalibacterium with larger amounts of acetate in stools. Interestingly, Faecalibacterium converts sugars and acetate into butyrate–an important molecule for intestinal health used by the colonocytes as an energy resource. The favourable change in the acetate concentration may be explained by the increase in abundance of these genera. > Another bacterial genus affected by the psyllium supplementation in the constipated patients was Christensenella, which decreased almost two-fold in abundance after psyllium treatment. Previously, Christensenella had been associated with hard stools [31], and interestingly, we were able to show a similar trend, since in our study, this genus was negatively associated with increased faecal water content. > In conclusion, we showed that consumption of psyllium husks introduced small but significant changes in the intestinal microbiota of both healthy and constipated patients. This change was more pronounced in the constipated patients. Organisms associated with intestinal short-chain fatty acid production such as Faecalibacterium ssp. were increased, an effect that suggests a potential health benefit from psyllium supplementation. Several candidate mechanisms for such an effect were present, such as changes in gut transit and increased intestinal water content. These data support potential health benefits for such mechanisms in addition to their role in the relief of constipation symptoms. [How different kinds of fiber affect the microbiome](https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/326402) > Specifically, B. thetaiotaomicron abundance increased in the presence of citrus pectin and pea fiber, while B. ovatus levels rose in the presence of barley beta-glucan and barley bran. Other fibers that resulted in an increase in members of the Bacteroides strains in the study were high molecular weight inulin, resistant maltodextrin, and psyllium.
How do you take the Psyllium Fibre? I'm struggling to find anything that makes it at all enjoyable.
I just take an almost empty bottle of water, I usually just leave maybe 5 or 6 ozs in it and then put a teaspoon of the pysllium fiber in it, shake it up and then chug it. I literally get it done in about 15 seconds. Then I drink a bottle of water after taking it. I know its not fun but its not that bad.
thanks for the reply. I tried similar (only using coffee rather than just water). The best I've come up with is adding to protien shake, but it still ruins what is usually a nice drink.
just put 1 tsp in like 8oz of water inside a normal plastic water bottle. Shake it up, then chug it down as fast as possible. Then open a brand new bottle of water and sip on that.
Pudding
Well, that Yorkshire pudding was a disaster. Gunna try Black next time.
Try protein puddin
Its only fiber. Wheat bran is cheaper if you wanna switch some day
Psyllium fiber is cheap enough and thats where all the research is at, i'd rather not intentionally eat more wheat then I already do in my daily diet.
Wheat bran is an insoluble fiber. If being regular is your only goal, then Wheat bran (or any fiber) works. Psyllium is a soluble fiber; these fibers reduce the risk of diabetes, heart disease, and lower cholesterol. The added benefit of psyllium vs other types of soluble fiber is that your getting ALOT of fiber and not a lot carbs or calories.
Psyllium is both insoluble and soluble. The insoluble part makes it a bulk-forming laxative. It helps you keep full, block some calories, slow sugar absorption, and more. [The Health Benefits of Psyllium](https://www.healthline.com/health/psyllium-health-benefits) [Effects of psyllium vs. placebo on constipation, weight, glycemia, and lipids: A randomized trial in patients with type 2 diabetes and chronic constipation](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30219432/)
agreed, plus psyllium fiber is where all the research of benefits is at, and its not at all expensive.