Psyllium Husks capsules

[squishybottom]

The otherday I bought Psyllium Husks tablets and just noticed that it also contains Bulking Agent (Microcystalline Cellulose) and Anti-Caking Agent ( Magnesium Stearate, Silcon Dioxide) Anyone know the carbs in these tablets? I know the powder stuff did have nurt facts although these capsules dont. I mean they do their job although you can have up to 6 a day (2 with each meal) I am slightly worried about he Carb count in them.

Ingredients: Psyllium Husks, Capsule Shell, Bulking Agent (Microcystalline Cellulose) and Anti-Caking Agent ( Magnesium Stearate, Silcon Dioxide)

thanks so much in advance




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[not2late]

Re: Psyllium Husks capsules

I'm not sure what brand you purchased, but the Metamucil brand has nutritional info printed on the package.

The Magnesium and silicon are mineral derivatives and they typically don't contribute to carbs. The cellulose is a derivative of the fiber found in plant material, so any contribution to the total carb count is near zero.

[squishybottom]

Re: Psyllium Husks capsules

thank so much, its a UK brand "Holland & Barrett"

[Elizellen]

Re: Psyllium Husks capsules

According to their website

Psyllium Husks 500 mg. Capsules
A pleasant, easy way to add valuable bulk to your diet. Psyllium Husk capsules contain less than one calorie and provide one gram of fibre.

So count one carb per capsule

[jamesperterson]

Re: Psyllium Husks capsules

Where i can purchase Psyllium Husks capsules

[Elizellen]

Re: Psyllium Husks capsules

I think most health food shops will sell them

[Zarabelle]

Re: Psyllium Husks capsules

As it's one gram of fibre would that not cancel out the carb count in net carbs? I regularly take this brand and hadn't considered they may contain carbs! Whoops!

[Elizellen]

Re: Psyllium Husks capsules

Yes - of course - assuming it has one total carb consisting of one carb fibre it works out to a zero net carb!
I wasn't thinking when I posted before Sorry!

[Zarabelle]

Re: Psyllium Husks capsules

Phew! That's what I thought. xx