Psyllium husk is boring, cheap, and criminally underrated. I take...
Brandon Luu, MD@BrandonLuuMD
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May 16, 2025
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Psyllium husk is boring, cheap, and criminally underrated.
I take it daily because it significantly improves:
🩸 Blood sugar
⚖️ Hunger and weight
🔥 Cholesterol and blood pressure
Here’s why you probably shouldn’t ignore it 🧵 1/8
I take it daily because it significantly improves:
🩸 Blood sugar
⚖️ Hunger and weight
🔥 Cholesterol and blood pressure
Here’s why you probably shouldn’t ignore it 🧵 1/8
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Psyllium significantly improves blood sugar control and weight in diabetics. In a randomized trial, type 2 diabetes patients taking ~10g/day for 8 weeks saw:
Fasting glucose: ↓ 44 mg/dL
HbA1c: ↓ from 8.5% to 7.5%
Insulin sensitivity: ↓ by almost half
Body weight: ↓ ~3 kg /2
Fasting glucose: ↓ 44 mg/dL
HbA1c: ↓ from 8.5% to 7.5%
Insulin sensitivity: ↓ by almost half
Body weight: ↓ ~3 kg /2
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Psyllium also reduces LDL (”bad”) by binding bile acids, prompting the liver to use circulating cholesterol to replenish bile reserves, ultimately lowering cholesterol levels in your bloodstream. /4
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Psyllium, taken before a meal, significantly reduced appetite (~30% reduction in hunger) and increased fullness throughout a four-hour window even when calorie restricting /5
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How does psyllium work?
It forms a viscous gel in the gut, slowing carb absorption, preventing glucose spikes, and promoting prolonged satiety, leading to fewer calories consumed overall. /6
It forms a viscous gel in the gut, slowing carb absorption, preventing glucose spikes, and promoting prolonged satiety, leading to fewer calories consumed overall. /6
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Practical protocol for psyllium supplementation:
Dose: ~10g/day
Timing: Before meals, split doses (e.g., 7g before lunch, 3.5g before dinner)
If on medications or you have pre-existing medical conditions check with your doctor/pharmacist as it may impair absorption
Always take with sufficient water to prevent choking or GI discomfort
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Dose: ~10g/day
Timing: Before meals, split doses (e.g., 7g before lunch, 3.5g before dinner)
If on medications or you have pre-existing medical conditions check with your doctor/pharmacist as it may impair absorption
Always take with sufficient water to prevent choking or GI discomfort
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Psyllium husk is an effective and underrated tool for managing blood sugar, reducing appetite enhancing insulin sensitivity, reducing cholesterol and promoting weight loss. It's a low-cost, simple addition to your daily routine worth considering. It's a staple in mine. /8
