Independent · Every claim graded
For your gut
Regularity, cholesterol, blood sugar.
What the trials found, how much to take, and when to call a doctor.
Explore the evidence ›
For your kitchen
The binder gluten-free bread needs.
Keto loaves, tortillas, egg-free baking, and the ratios that make them work.
Browse recipes ›
One fiber, two jobs, held up to the evidence.
What the research supports, what it doesn’t, and how to use psyllium well, from daily dosing to gluten-free bread.
The ratio cheat sheet
Psyllium punishes guesswork. Weigh it, and start here.
Keto loaf40 gpsyllium powder to 150 g almond flour and 250 ml hot water.
Gluten-free bread4–6%of flour weight, about 1 tablespoon per cup of flour.
Egg replacer1 tsppowder in 3 tablespoons water, rested 5 to 10 minutes, for one egg.
Doneness205°Finternal, then a full hour on the rack before slicing.
Recipes
All recipes ›Psyllium Husk as a Thickener: Soups, Sauces and Gravy Without Flour
Updated Nov 2026Psyllium Husk Substitute: What to Use Instead (With Ratios)
Updated Oct 2026Xanthan Gum Substitute: Psyllium Husk and 6 Other Swaps (With Ratios)
Updated Oct 2026Psyllium Husk in Gluten-Free Baking: The Complete Guide
Updated Oct 2026Why did my bread turn purple?
Pigment in some darker psyllium powders reacts with baking powder. It’s harmless and only cosmetic. A paler, color-stable powder or whole husks avoid it.
The health part
Graded, so you know what to expect.
Strong means consistent results across independent meta-analyses. Mixed means the trials disagree or the effect is small.
How we grade evidence ›
Label check
ColonBroom vs plain psyllium husk
Its active ingredient is psyllium. We compared the labels and the cost per gram.
Read the breakdown ›| Per serving | ColonBroom | Plain husk |
|---|---|---|
| Psyllium | 3.6 g | ~5 g |
| Added ingredients | 6+ | None |
| Sweetener | Stevia | None |