Peg541 Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 I've been taking Metamucil daily for a long time now. Recommended for cholesterol and just keeping things regular. I stopped it when I started the Whole30 but want to know is this allowed? Ingredients psyllium husk. Nothing else . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Tom Denham Posted April 9, 2014 Moderators Share Posted April 9, 2014 You do not need Metamucil during a Whole30. Seriously. But it is not banned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peg541 Posted April 10, 2014 Author Share Posted April 10, 2014 Thanks. I figured. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcki Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 I suggest you type into your search engine "does psyllium cause inflammation". It is a seed which is not recommended in whole 30. There are some indications that daily use may cause a sensitivity. I have used it daily for years, but will try not using it on whole 30. Will keep you posted on how I make out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missmary Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 For the record: there are some versions of Metamucil which could be consumed during the whole30, although not required or recommended (psyllium can be very irritating to the colon, and that sort of fiber supplement shouldn't be needed if you each sufficient vegetables)...that said, many varieties of Metamucil contain sweeteners. Those would not be permitted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reillydog Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 I found this thread by doing a search about a question that I have. I know that this is an old thread but I did not want to start a new one. I am new to Whole30 and have a question about using psyllium - not as a source of fiber to counter constipation, but as a cholesterol-lowering agent. I was using it on the advice of my doctor to lower my cholesterol, but stopped it during my recent Whole30. I figured that I could stop it for 30 days because it was important to me to follow the program exactly as it was designed. I plan to do another Whole30 soon, and would like to know if using the psyllium will interfere with the program. I do use the Sugar-Free version of psyllium. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators SugarcubeOD Posted November 8, 2016 Moderators Share Posted November 8, 2016 When you stopped taking it for your previous Whole30, how was your cholesterol? Even tho the thread is old, the advice still stands... it's not ideal for your colon, and with eating a variety of foods, you should not need it. Dietary cholesterol is not what causes high cholesterol. I'm personally not sure of how psyllium lowers cholesterol but eating whole, natural foods is always preferred if possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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