Flax and psyllium

[sallyseachange]

just wondering… if I were to use ground flax seed in a recipe (like a tblsp), would this then take the place of my usual psyllium dose (to help stay regular) or would I still have to take that as well? Also… does the fact that the flax seed is ground to a powder make a difference to it’s ‘roughage’ quality, or is it more or less the same as the whole seeds? ensive

Anyone got any thoughts?

Thanks
Sal

[not2late]

Hi.

There are 3 fiber supplements Dr. Atkins recommended in DANDR 2002: flax seed, psyllium husks and coarse wheat bran.

If you are using these fibers as a daily fiber supplement, the limit is 1 tablespoon (Chapter .

If you are using these fibers to relieve constipation, the you begin with 1 tablespoon daily and increase or decrease the amount until your constipation is relieved (Chapter 21 )