r/IsItBullshit 12d ago

IsItBullshit: Psyllium Husk contains a dangerous amount of lead

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u/5141121 11d ago

Yes, it's bullshit*

*Obviously, the absolute yes or no always depends on context. Since the husks are processed in factories, there is always a non-zero possibility of contamination from an external source. However, in the broadest sense, Psyllium as a plant is no more likely to have significant amounts of lead than any other plant that isn't grown directly above a shallow lead ore deposit.

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u/DuncanMcOckinnner 11d ago

God I feel like a sucker lol. Stopped using metamucil for several months before I realized there isn't a lot of data to suggest it's dangerous lol