konsyl

What is Konsyl?

Konsyl is a fiber supplement which contains psyllium, a soluble plant fiber. It is gluten-free. On their website the Konsyl manufacturers claim to have a very high percentage of fiber grams in their product compared to other fiber supplements. This is what they say:

Grams of fiber per dose
Konsyl fiber - 6 grams of fiber per teaspoon
Metamucil - 3.4 grams per dose (teaspoon or tablespoon)
Citrucel - 2 grams per tablespoon
Fibercon - 1 gram of fiber per two tablets

What symptoms does it treat?

As a fiber supplement, Konsyl can be helpful for both diarrhea and constipation.

How is it taken?

Konsyl is available in powder form and in tablet form. The powder is available in an orange-flavored version or a non-flavored version, and there is also an easy mix version. Finally, the product called Konsyl-D contains added dextrose to enhance the taste and give it a smoother texture.

REVIEWS OF KONSYL

Review by Ehud

I have used Konsyl for over a year and it helps me, but it is very difficult to mix. The best way to take it is to add a little lemon juice and sugar to water, warm in the microwave for 30 seconds add a teaspoon of Konsyl and mix for a few seconds. That is the only way I have found to dissolve it and to make it tasty at the same time. You could add honey too.

Review by Gina

I have taken many fiber products - Metamucil, Benefiber, Citrucel and the last one being Unifiber. Even though I started slowly, they all caused terrible gas. I am now trying Konsyl and it seems to not only work better for constipation, but I have no gas! I am starting out with one teaspoon once a day and I will gradually get to the recommended dose of one teaspoon twice a day. It is hard to mix with juice, but using a wisk helps.

Review by Gail

Since taking Konsyl my IBS symptoms have improved! It works better than the Citrucel I tried first. Konsyl offers a free shaker cup that you can request from their website, and that makes it easy to take with my juice.

Review by Gina

I am on my third pregnancy, and like with the other two, I am having trouble with constipation. I heard about Konsyl in a pregnancy magazine, and wanted to try it. I am happy to say that I had a good bowel movement by the morning. I have to take it on a nightly basis to stay regular.

Do you suffer from IBS? Have you tried Konsyl? Please send in your review.