NaturaleBio Organic Psyllium Husk 99% Purity Lab-Tested Gluten-Free vs Peppermint Oil 50mg Capsules - 100 Pack - UK Made - Essential Oil of Peppermint Supporting Healthy Digestion - Letterbox Friendly

Pros

• ✓Three reviewers say it keeps them regular, and one calls it life-changing for IBS and constipation
• ✓Plain-tasting rather than unpleasant according to a few reviewers, and one praises the flavour outright
• ✓One reviewer found it as effective as branded Fybogel sachets but much cheaper, with a large pack that lasts months
• ✓99% purity with less than 1% impurities, according to the brand

Cons

• ✗One reviewer said it swelled so quickly with too little liquid that it felt like choking and caused an urge to vomit
• ✗One reviewer said the pack has no recommended serving size or clear instructions
• ✗Turns into a thick, jelly-like gel, and one reviewer said the consistency takes a little getting used to
• ✗No third-party testing is listed in the specs

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Pros

• ✓Several reviewers say it reduced bloating and trapped wind after meals, and one says their stomach felt flatter
• ✓Several reviewers say it helped with acid reflux, heartburn or indigestion, including one with silent reflux and a hiatus hernia
• ✓The capsules are small, and several reviewers found them easy to swallow
• ✓Many reviewers call it good or excellent value, and one says it's much cheaper than other brands

Cons

• ✗It isn't enteric coated, so it releases in the stomach. One reviewer thinks this makes it less effective for intestinal symptoms
• ✗The 50mg dose is low compared with the peppermint oil doses usually studied for IBS
• ✗A few reviewers mention a very strong minty taste or aftertaste that lingers, and one found the capsules a little too strong
• ✗One reviewer saw no benefit after two months and stopped taking them

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