How to Use psyllium in a Sentence

psyllium

noun
  • Look for fiber products such as psyllium seed in the grocery store.
    — sandiegouniontribune.com, 24 Apr. 2018
  • There have been many studies on the safety of psyllium’s long-term use.
    — Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 27 July 2023
  • Mixing psyllium husk with water alone may not taste great.
    — Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 12 May 2026
  • Both psyllium husk and chia seeds provide about 3 grams of fiber per serving.
    — Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 22 Aug. 2025
  • In large bowl, mix almond flour, psyllium husk, salt and baking soda.
    — USA TODAY, 10 Nov. 2022
  • My father couldn’t live without his daily cocktail of milk and psyllium husks.
    — Priya Krishna, New York Times, 16 May 2025
  • Adding psyllium husk or chia seeds to meals like a smoothie or oatmeal bowl can boost you towards your daily fiber goal.
    — Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 28 Aug. 2025
  • There are the more natural options such as psyllium or kiwis that are also great places to start.
    — Anjuman Ali, Washington Post, 27 June 2024
  • Gel-forming fibers like psyllium, for example, hold on to water.
    — Julia Belluz, Vox, 15 July 2019
  • In large bowl, whisk together flours, arrowroot, psyllium husk and salt.
    — Ann Maloney, NOLA.com, 12 June 2017
  • To boost your smoothie’s fiber content, try adding ground flaxseed, chia seeds, and psyllium husk, along with a base of fruit or vegetables.
    — Jillian Kubala, Health, 9 June 2026
  • That said, psyllium does contain a little bit of insoluble fiber too.
    — Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 23 Feb. 2026
  • That said, psyllium does contain a little bit of insoluble fiber too.
    — Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 23 Feb. 2026
  • Our bodies didn’t develop to digest psyllium husk and inulin.
    — Catherine Ho, San Francisco Chronicle, 8 Mar. 2026
  • Soluble fiber is found in oats, peas, beans, apples, citrus fruits, carrots, barley and psyllium.
    — Christine Byrne, Health.com, 21 Sep. 2020
  • Inulin and psyllium are two types of soluble fiber that have benefits for digestive health.
    — Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 19 Feb. 2026
  • Kiwifruit may be a gentler option than psyllium for those who experience bloating or gas.
    — Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Take a fiber supplement with psyllium, the insoluble husks of fiber, to keep bowels moving.
    — Kathryn W. Foster, miamiherald, 27 May 2017
  • These moist, soft buns swap your typical flour for flour made from almonds and coconuts, plus psyllium husk, for 20 grams of fiber per serving.
    — Anna Haines, Forbes, 10 June 2021
  • Both psyllium and chia may support digestion, but in slightly different ways.
    — Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 22 Aug. 2025
  • Seek out whole, unflavored psyllium husks (rather than psyllium powder).
    — Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appétit, 15 Mar. 2024
  • One supplement is psyllium, a type of soluble fiber that comes from the seeds of the Plantago ovata plant.
    — Lauren O'Connor, Health, 2 June 2026
  • Taking a psyllium supplement increases the level of butyric acid in the gut.
    — Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 19 Feb. 2026
  • Inulin is a fermentable fiber found in foods and supplements, and psyllium is a non-fermented fiber supplement.
    — Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 19 Feb. 2026
  • Karl Malone starts his day with a breakfast that includes ashwagandha root and psyllium husk powder.
    — New York Times, 22 Feb. 2022
  • Remember that generic psyllium products are also available at a lower price.
    — Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 25 Feb. 2025
  • For concentrated fiber and gut regularity, psyllium husk may have the edge.
    — Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 22 Aug. 2025
  • Key Takeaways Both inulin and psyllium are forms of soluble fiber that have gut health benefits.
    — Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 19 Feb. 2026
  • Metamucil's psyllium fiber, derived from the psyllium husk, can help add bulk to your stool and eliminate waste from your digestive tract.
    — Christine Byrne, Men's Health, 13 Dec. 2022
  • Combining inulin and psyllium provides broader support for gut health.
    — Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 19 Feb. 2026

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