The Most Underrated Supplement With Proven Benefits!

Brad Stanfield

Feb 9, 2024

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Here are the links to the research papers referenced in the video:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30638909/
https://www.uptodate.com/contents/treatment-of-irritable-bowel-syndrome-in-adults
https://www.uptodate.com/contents/probiotics-for-gastrointestinal-diseases
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1756464623004784
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30880409/
https://www.consumerlab.com/reviews/psyllium-supplements/psyllium/

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Mindsip insights from this episode:

Confirm fiber's causal benefits for weight, cholesterol, and blood pressure

Randomized controlled trials confirm fiber's benefits on weight, cholesterol, and blood pressure, suggesting the effects are causal and not just a result of healthy user bias.

#cholesterol

#fiber

Increase fiber intake to reduce death risk

A massive 2019 Lancet meta-analysis showed that the highest fiber consumers had a 15-30% decreased risk of all-cause and cardiovascular death.

#fiber

#mortality

Choose third-party tested psyllium to avoid lead contamination

Lead is a known contaminant in psyllium husk supplements, so choosing a brand that has been third-party tested for low lead content is crucial for safety.

#safety

#supplement

Choose Yera Primer for top-rated psyllium husk powder

Due to its very low lead content, the brand Yera Primer was selected as the overall winner for psyllium husk powder by the third-party testing service ConsumerLab.com.

#fiber

#testing

Prioritize fiber over probiotics for gut health support

Clinical guidelines suggest the evidence for probiotic supplements is unconvincing, making fiber a superior and evidence-backed way to support your gut microbiome.

#fiber

#probiotics

Incorporate soluble fiber to manage IBS symptoms

For irritable bowel syndrome, clinical guidelines recommend soluble fiber like psyllium husk, which improves both constipation and diarrhea, while advising against insoluble fiber.