"psyllium stands out because of what happens when it's mixed with water: It gels, and stays gel-like even as it passes through your body.
"Many fiber sources like inulin or wheat dextrin don't gel, or gel but lose their stickiness as they travel through the intestines. Instead, these fibers ferment, which causes much of the bloating and flatulence for which fiber is notorious.
"...looking for formulas that were easy to measure and free of off-putting odors, textures, smells, and flavors.
"[Psyllium] becomes more viscous the longer it sits. After three minutes, the texture reminded us of runny applesauce, and our main takeaway post-testing was that you should drink it quickly.
"We were unable to give Metamucil MultiHealth our top spot due to the sheer amount of sugar it contains — sucrose appears first on the ingredient list...
"I recommend people get their fiber from food first because along with the fiber, they also get vitamins, minerals, powerful plant compounds, water, and electrolytes"
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