Question 1

Is this a powder or not? Unsure because it says "whole psyllium husks"

Accepted Answer

It doesn't seem like a powder to me.  The psyllium husks are perhaps crushed up and easily mix with juice or water to drink.  It's similar to what I've always used.  Good product!

Question 2

Any advice on getting past the texture? I had a hard time drinking "chunky" water and in coffee it turns to sludge.

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I can't stand chunky drinks either. Lol. I actually have a coffee grinder just for this reason. When I'm in a hurry, I mix it in with my Protein shake right before I drink it ( it gets thick fast) but make sure to drink a glass of water afterwards. I like the idea of adding it to oatmeal right before you eat it also. I also use in baking protein muffins, etc. Good luck!

Question 3

Are whole husks better than the now psyllium powder? what’s the expiration?

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Due to diverticulosis ( which has killed two of my older relatives) I have been taking whole psyllium husks daily for several decades now. I once bought psyllium powder not understanding the difference between the two. The powder was much finer and hardened very quickly and I wasn't confident it was really helping. You might try the powder for yourself but please don't buy a 10 lb bag of powder unless you decide that you like it. My choice will always be husks which are more expensive but NOW's 10 pound bag offers a large saving compared to individual 12 oz jars at the local health food stores. I don't recall ever seeing an expiration date on psyllium. The only thing that I can imagine happening is excess moisture absorption. I live in the Pacific Northwest and by storing it in jars or the original foil bag it seems to stay fresh indefinitely. Good Luck- Larry

Question 4

does anyone know if this product has lead? I know that viva natural and yerba prime does.

Accepted Answer

Nothing listed for Lead on the label, only Calcium and Iron are listed.

ASIN	B000OSW7HW
ASIN	B000OSW7HW
Age Range Description	Adult
Best Sellers Rank	#2,029 in Health & Household ( See Top 100 in Health & Household ) #7 in Psyllium Nutritional Supplement #771 in Sales & Deals
Brand Name	NOW Foods
Color	Brown/Beige/Cream
Container Type	Bottle
Customer Reviews	4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (12,295)
Date First Available	March 24, 2007
Department	Health and Beauty>Health and Wellness
Dosage Form	Granulated
Flavor	Unflavored
Global Trade Identification Number	00733739059802
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer	No
Item Dimensions	4.1 x 4.15 x 7 inches
Item Form	Granule
Item Weight	14.4 ounces
Item model number	5980
Manufacturer	NOW Sports - Nutrition and Wellness
Manufacturer	NOW Sports - Nutrition and Wellness
Manufacturer Part Number	5980
Material Features	Vegan
Model Name	Whole Psyllium Husks, Granule
Model Number	5980
Number of Items	1
Primary Supplement Type	Psyllium
Product Benefits	Digestive Health Support
Product Dimensions	4.1 x 4.15 x 7 inches; 14.4 ounces
Specific Uses For Product	Digestive Support
Total Servings Per Container	34
UPC	733739059802 885781050570
Unit Count	12.0 Ounce

Supplements, Whole Psyllium Husks, Granule, Non-GMO Project Verified, Soluble Fiber, 12-Ounce

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