Is It Safe Use Psyllium Husk Powder?

Posted on Wed, 25 Jun 2014

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Wed, 25 Jun 2014 Answered on

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Question : I am 94 years old and my question is "Is it safe for me to use psyllium husk power as a product
for fiber use"

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes it is safe

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.

Yes it is safe for you to use psyllium husk powder.
I presume that you do not have any bowel obstruction.

Bowel obstruction is the only condition in which you have to avoid using psyllium.

I hope that answers your question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr.R.K

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar