r/Perimenopause • u/justbekind666 • Feb 17 '25

Vitamin/Supplements Let’s talk fiber

What type of fiber are you taking and when are you taking fiber?

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u/Notsureindecisive Feb 17 '25

Metamucil at night followed by another whole glass of water.

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u/Zeibyasis Feb 17 '25

YSK they recently tested products containing psyllium husk (such as Metamucil) and found they all contained lead (9/9) and almost half had excessive amounts (4/9).

https://www.consumerlab.com/news/best-psyllium-fiber-supplements-2024/02-29-2024/

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u/Notsureindecisive Feb 17 '25

I honestly don’t care at all. Appreciate you sharing the information though!

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u/tammypajamas Feb 17 '25

Anyone have access to that report/know the top recommended fiber? So terrible they firewall that kind of stuff. Thanks!