can you use psyllium capsules with a B-shake?

[Zaphirah]

My darling hubby went to wfm for me today (about 1.25 hrs away). I asked him for whole psyllium husk. He brought home "psyllium husks" in 500 mg capsules. I am not currently fasting but wanted to add the p&b shakes to my daily routine. Do you think I could take a bunch of capsules just before or with the clay? If yes, anyone know how long it takes the body to breakdown the vegetarian capsule to get at the good stuff? I hate to let these go to waste....and I wont be making it back there for a few weeks....

[climbing]

Personally I would never take psyllium. I find it unnecessary at best and damaging at worst. Fiber supplements have always caused problems in me and I read that psyllium specifically can damage the lining of the gut.

[fastfreedom]

I don't know how long it would take for the capsules to break down. But I wanted to comment that you could always open up the capsules.

And remember to drink lots of water with p&b shakes. ;)

[Revvell]

I don't know how long it would take for the capsules to break down. But I wanted to comment that you could always open up the capsules.



That's what I was going to say.

[Aleesha Sattva]

i agree with climbing and with ff and rev.

i recommend you use ground flax rather than psyllium

[Shels]

I was also going to recommend opening the capsules, but I would highly recommend that you do some in-depth research about psyllium. Personally, I have come to the conclusion that it is very harsh on your insides.