THIS MAGIC SUPPLEMENT WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE
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- Опубліковано 4 жов 2024
- I've been threatening you with this video for weeks now so...let's do it LET'S START MY PATH TO BECOMING A BRAND SPOKESPERSON FOR SOMETHING TRULY IMPORTANT TO ME AND THE WORLD!!!
METAMUCIL...CALL ME MAYBE!
I thought he was going to be sarcastic about a brand deal he turned down for some pseudoscientific pill with wild claims. I was wrong. This was a genuine "change your life" type of thing. Thanks for reminding me to buy this stuff, Hank, because my doctor told me to last week and I totally forgot to.
rare case where the clickbait title was actually the real thing
Do you even know Hank? 🤣🤣
Hank: Advertising should be doubted.
Also Hank: EVERYONE BUY THIS POOP SUPPLEMENT FOR HAPPY
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I bought the poop supplement, for happy
@@DarlingGlitch Did the happy happen?
We're all full of shit.
@@draxthemsklonst and we all deserve to get it out of us in the best way possible.
Came here expecting a parody ad.
Got a real ad.
Touché, Hank. Touché
I believe this was a tushy ad, tushy.
@@daniellicht 🤣😂🤣 I died
Hank...you are the only person who could get me to willingly listen to an 11 minute lecture about proper poop health. Thank you
And I'm chuckling the whole time because he's so enthusiastic. It's great.
Okay, Hank. It’s been roughly a year now of daily Metamucil and it’s actually helped me deal with my own ulcerative colitis tremendously. Like, I can actually stay for the whole duration of a lab and lecture class (3.5 hrs) and not need to abruptly leave the classroom.
So thank you, hank.
This is the comment that tells me I found a good channel
I'm happy for you :)
Maybe I was taking too much but Metamucil made my UC worse. May I ask how much were you taking?
Instructions unclear: sat on rusty-hammer donut.
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I was thinking this 😂
verdatum It must be true because no no one has refuted it. Are we supposed to sit on the half eaten donut that Hank threw out or do I buy a new rusty hammer donut? What flavor do you suggest?
You cant go wrong with a good lemon filled rusty hammer donut
verdatum thanks for that. almost spat my cooldrink over the keyboard.
Jeez. Ok, I'll try it.
pocket83 I'll wait for your video ranting about Metamucil to give it a try, myself. 😆
this comment makes me happy on so many levels
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How did it go?
I’m gonna buy it too right now just because of his passion
Alright I’m sold. It may not be the product we want, but its the product we need.
Good tagline! Metamucil...it's not the dietary supplement you want, it's the dietary supplement you need.
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I thought you said you were solid.
I see what you did there, Batman :-)
My favorite variation of the “screwdriver” drink is 1tsp orange Metamucil, 8oz water, and 1oz vodka, I call it a PooDriver
You really deserve more likes for this.
this comment just snuck up on me... thanks for the laugh! xD
LMAO
Lmfao I almost spat out my drink reading this 😂
2018 Hank: you can't choose the brands you advertise
2022 Hank: make sock and coffee brands to advertise
Truly being the change he wanted to see in the world
you could show them my muscles.
Muscle Hank this is the best. i love this
Woah! Fancy seeing you here!
I was unprepared for this reality.
Haha I commented about You then searched for your comment. I'm glad Hank liked it too(Hi Hank!).
This made me LOL. :)
"Really, Hank? Metamucil? Again?!" My exact words upon seeing the title of this video. Loving all of the Hank's Channel videos lately though! :)
What other video(s) did he mention metamucil in, because I KNOW I've heard it before, and I KNOW that it couldn't have been from anyone besides Hank.
I'm not sure if it has been in other videos (...yet...) but he's talked about it on twitter and on eps of Delete This podcast.
Metamucil: "In a world of irregularities, have at least one thing that's regular."
Hits harder in 2020
Yes
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It's been nine months, and I've been having a glass of metamucil almost every day since I first saw this video. Hank, honestly, thank you.
what has it changed for you?
yeah can you explain??? did it Make your poop softer?
I would also like more info..
It balances the softness and hardness. If your poo is too creamy it’ll harden it a little. If it’s too hard, it will soften it. I love it. I have good, one-shot poops. One wipe is usually all that’s needed. You feel lighter and more energetic. Also, your poop doesn’t stain the bowl nearly as much.
toiletholder creamy ain’t the right word man.
As a nurse, I wholeheartedly concur. Our digestive system is linked to so many issues and keeping it healthy will keep the rest of your body as healthy as it can be. Metamucil is likely really good for you due to the colitis. The majority of people will benefit because we eat too much meat, processed foods and sugar. Loving your candour.... Keep up the sensational work.
Ok. So. Hank. Here’s the thing. I actually FOUND you and John via IBD. I have Crohn’s, and when Asacol’s patent expired and the manufacturer literally rebranded the exact same med by slipping it into a capsule and giving it a new name. They said something like ‘marketing studies indicated patients preferred the encapsulated formulation’ and I.WAS.OUTRAGED. And somehow google’s algorithm was good enough at the time to lead me to you. And I love almost everything you do online and also for the universe. And OH MY GOSH HANK YOU ARE SO RIGHT ABOUT THIS TOO. YOU GUYS LISTEN TO HANK. GET THE METAMUCIL. IT WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE.
Tami Lindsley Same here! Maybe I’ll give Metamucil a try
I have Crohn's too, maybe I should give Metamucil a try
Poop on dude
schel sullivan: "Poop on, Dude." 😂
But seriously, this is going to be my new line that my co-worker will come to loathe. Thanks!
I have ulcerative colitis and I tried metamucil last year when my symptoms were bad and it helped! I stand with Hank!
I thought this was gonna be a rant about advertisements but it’s actually a rant about good poop. not disappointed.
I found some in my parents kitchen cabinet and now I'm gonna drink it every day so good job
"Having good poops is a part of having a good life"
I'm 10 weeks pregnant, and I approve this message.
Just figured I'd say hi! Hope the whole parenting thing is going well in this crazy world, sending a nerdfighter hug
I'm sending the same message as Natalie above, except I'm a bit newer to Nerdfighting
How's the little guy (or girl) doing?
@@Natalie-101 Aw, thank you!! Parenting is never easy, I'm sure, but the pandemic has certainly been an added challenge :(
So thank you for the virtual support!
@@PurpleMintSam She's wonderful! As difficult as pregnancy is (on the topic of this video, Miralax was super helpful), we've both stayed in good health, and now the little one is climbing onto all the furniture, figuring out small puzzles, and waving at everyone she sees ^_^
My husband has had issues for a couple of years now that have really affected his quality of life. I took your recommendation here to heart and got him some Metamucil. It is absolutely making a big difference. Thank you so much for posting this apart from any sponsorship deal. I never would have thought that gross drink my mom used to take would be anything I should be picking up at the grocery store. How wrong I was.
Did I really just watch a 11 min video for healthy 💩????
Honestly I could watch Hank talk about pretty much anything for any amount of time.
Yes... yes you did.
Obviously someone who is yet to experience any kind of protracted ill health. One day you’ll understand.
The irony is im probably going to go pick up more after seeing this. I use to take it but just kinda forgot about it.
CaptainSauce I don't see the irony
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I hope metamucil will sponsor you, hank. Please make metamucil sexy. As a generally constipated person, I agree.
Ok, Hank, you win.
I'll try it.
P.S. This video demonstrates how I believe you are supposed to advertise. Genuine personal advocating of a product.
My favourite thing is Hank choking on the word "influencer"
I, uh, know someone very high up at P&G. She was a coworker of my dad's when he was a product manager there 25 years ago and she has climbed the corporate ladder. Maybe I'll send this video to her :P
Gavers23 Please do! For all of us! FOR HANK!
I just looked up her position, she's *really* high up, even higher than I thought. but also in charge of a totally different field. I don't know how well it'll work.
I would also have to go through my dad since I'm not exactly in touch with her (but he still is), explaining this will be a little weird and confusing I think.
Gavers23 She just needs to send an email to the right people and it will be from on high! I realise life does not work in the way of UA-cam comments though (for which I think we can all be thankful). If you think you can do it, go for it, otherwise, we will find a way!
I don't think I have that kind of sway with her. If she finds it amusing she might pass it along. I think the most convincing I'd have to do is with my dad to send it to her. (Or I can randomly send her a message on FB)
OH MY GOSH GAVI MAKE IT HAPPEN
I came for the pro-LGBT sentiments, I stayed for the Divine Truth of Fiber.
Cuzican Aerospace I want this on a T-shirt.
I hereby consent to having that comment made into a t-shirt. Not that it's required, but for the record.
Meanwhile, at P&G HQ: "What is a 'Hank Metamucil meme'?"
I appreciate Hank’s moral fiber and intestinal fortitude
Andrew Farrell this is a high-quality comment
"Don't sit on a regular doughnut because that will stain your pants."
these are truly words to live by.
I love Hank’s rants. I often feel the need to rant about stuff that’s been clearly scientifically proven but ignored, or worse, demonized.
"Hemroid isn't just a punchline anymore, I have to sit on a donut!!" OMG I have no idea what sound just came out of me, but I think it was a laugh
Gavriel Abrahams Cant tell if you're a guy or girl. *unzips pants* Lets see how this goes!!
👋🏼 Hi, Hank. I feel like I’m part of the “maybe too much fiber??” camp. Being vegetarian and dairy-free and having the bulk of my food be veggies and fibrous grains/proteins, I sometimes feel like I could stand to lay off the fiber a bit. Really glad you’re out there taking a positive stance on fiber, though! In the right quantities, that shit’s magic!
yeah same here but actually it's not 100% diet, whenever my life falls apart my IBS gives me all the problems because of anxiety from the situation, even though I'm still eating my perfectly tailored vegetarian vegan wannabie diet and suddenly the psylium husk helps because it's both soluble and insoluble fiber (and I have mixed IBS)
Yeah, I've found that psyllium actually helps a lot with high-fiber diets; like Hank says, it works for both extremes :) Psyllium is soluble fiber, so helps act as a binder for all the insoluble fiber from the veg you're consuming.
I tend to soak chia seeds in water and drink that in order to get some extra fiber soluble in my diet. I also regularly have oatmeal as well for the same reason.
It gives you magic poop? Wat?
Phyillium husks help lower glycimic index an helps remove toxins trapped in the colon.
It is healthy for all to have. No matter how healthy we are, we all have toxins in our bodies.
If you have wheat allergies, then obviously you CAN NOT have it.
#GoodPoopGoodLife
#GoodPoopGoodLife + #SquattyPotty
*singing*
I'd like to buy the world a poop.
I'd like to teach the world to poop.... in perfect harmony ... they can make a coiled snake.... and wipe with less TeePee
I’d like to see them roll in hand!
In perfect harmony!...
Now I have this song stuck in my head thanks you guys
Been taking your advice since the day after this was posted (bout a month right now) and I've lost about 20 pounds and feel more energetic :D Was not expecting this to work so well! Thanks for the heads up!
this is the best form of anti-clickbait i’ve seen in a while. i thought it was gonna be something ironic, but i ended up waltzing right up to hank green’s happiness creating poop covered hill, and i’m glad that i ended up here at 5am
Wow. It is incredibly comforting that you are willing to give up money to avoid advertising unhealthy things to your viewers.
John is trying his best to get Dr. Pepper and Snickers to sponsor him, and they aren’t exactly health food...
Literary Circle I was talking about Hank, not John. This is Hank's channel.
I love how you choked on the word “influencer” LOL at least you didn’t have to say “thought leader”
FrancesBaconandEggs fhfhhdjdjsjx this is too close to home
(I work in marketing, my boss says thought leader all the damn time)
I wanna see P&G's sales figures for June 2018 vs May 2018 and June 2017.
I am 41 and for around 2 years my bowel movements have been below average (random/soft/hard/annoying in general). This inspired me to try it and within only 2 days I am feeling comfortable again! Although it doesn't feel sexy to me yet. I am extremely thankful for this upload.
Psyllium husk is also available at your local health food store. Without the additives and artificial coloring. That is the fiber that this product provides.
Well, I have a new all time favorite UA-cam video of all time.
My Name my personal favourite is still "What Boys look for in Girls" on the Vlogbrothers channel, which is also a Hank video. If any UA-cam video wants to beat that, it would have to be really, really, really, extremely good and socially critical. But hey, to each their own favourite Hank video... :D
Aoibhne Secret I checked out your favorite Hank video. That one is beyond great too. Glad you mentioned it!
Becoming a parent really changes a person's priorities.
he's just passionate about pooping...
becoming an adult changes a person’s priorities
getting hemmeroids changes a person’s priorities
He also has Ulcerative Colitis so that’s a huge part of that😂
Hank the word you're looking for at 0:45 is "deluding".
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Four years later, this came up in my autoplay today while unpacking the dishwasher. I bought some metamucil a few months ago intending to try it (after Hank's praises), and seeing this video again motivated me to actually go try some. I got the orange stuff, it actually tastes surprisingly good, and the texture is much better than I recall it being from when I last tried this sort of thing a decade ago. Let's see how this goes :)
How did it go?
how did it go?
This inspired me not only to add Metamucil to my shopping list, but also to do other things I know might not be the most fun and sexy now, but will make me happier to have done later. (For example, I immediately left this video and finished a boring project that I needed to do and am so happy to be done with). So, I really genuinely appreciate this.
“having good poops is a part of a good life” speak the truth Hank, a universal truth that all need to embrace
"having good poops is a part of having a good life" needs to go on a t-shirt.
dude hank my mom works at p&g i will send this to her and we will make this metamucil sponsorship happen!!!!
UPDATE!!! i sent your Metamucil vid to my mom (who works at P&G) and she forwarded it to people in the company who can hopefully make this sponsorship happen! Fingers crossed we get the ball rolling on the Hank Green x Metamucil sponsorship!
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Wow! Now, my algorithm is anticipating what I need. This video after the chronic illness and colonoscopy ones. Although I do have to wonder why it waited this long....🤔
Hank, you're the best at talking about these things that some of us were raised to be embarrassed about. I'm glad that bubble is finally being burst. People can't make good decisions without the right information. Understanding our bodies, how they work, and what they need is a big deal in keeping them healthy.
Much love from the almost alternate reality of 2023!
(Trust me, no one predicted this. Some came close, but this story arc left for places no one has gone before awhile ago🖖)
Saying for the props and to keep this video popping up in peoples feeds!
I was 15 when i first used the stuff due to fissures. Its stopped me from undergoing invasive surgery, and i can safely say that it was because of the addition to my diet.
Currently not taking it, and this video reminded me of how much better my body acted.
Luv ya Hank, Would love a revision of this video, maybe a TikTok version for getting this healthy word out there!
I know it would of prevented 2 decades of issues if i started using it beforehand!
Metamucil has kept my IBS at bay and my life normal. I LOVE THIS>
Ryan Karr Same here. 💩
Try also Kefir. Look for the ones that have 10 bacterial cultures. Caution - drink only a small amount each day. When I first tried it it changed my intestinal flora so dramatically I had to learn how to [$&!^] all over again.
Alright fellow Cincinnati friends. Let’s march on the P&G headquarters to get Hank a brand deal. (And by “let’s” I mean you because I can’t march in a wheelchair)
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marie wikiwaka I'm so there
The area around the building is wheel chair accessible lol
David Carroll never said I wouldn’t be there. Just said I wouldn’t be *marching*.
I chugged some a couple years back when I was all blocked up and then shit myself in the grocery store. 5/5 would recommend, it works great!
Wish I hadn't laughed so hard at this.
whispree Griff Same.
Every morning as a a kid while I ate breakfast before school I would watch my dad drink a glass of Metamucil with a Fiber-One brownie. I didn't know what it was for the overwhelming majority of these mornings and even if I did I wouldn't have ever thought twice about it.
But now, I have been enlightened. Thank you Hank.
"There's nothin' like a clean pinch" -- Hank Green 2018
I listened to this while I happened to be at the grocery store.
Hank, your completely arbitrary timing is impeccable.
The second he called it candy water I immediately didn’t want sugary drinks anymore!!
Don't worry, you'll want them again soon.
It made me want sugary drinks more.
Courtney Zeo hahahahaha same
This is the best and only 11 minute advertisement I’ve willingly watched. Very informative.
Hank, just started fiber! When I got the advice, I immediately thought of this video and it helped me feel *slightly* less weird about being a younger person in the fiber care aisle.
Hi Hank, just a medical FYI people with Gastroparesis roughly 5 million people and people with colonic inertia and digestive tract paralysis should not consume fiber , fiber supplements etc.. Metamucil would be potentially catastrophic for many of these people. I’ve been living with Gastroparesis for nearly 11 years and would like you to know that we exist and can’t do fiber without terrible side effects.
Don’t forget, everyone IS different and no one thing is good for All people. Much love from a Gastroparesis having, no fiber consuming fan .
HOW DO YOU POOP
with the above mentioned illness's fiber makes you LESS likely to be able to poop, defecation with these conditions can be very difficult and most often require cholinergic medications and extremely modified diets.
Funny thing is, I have IBD (ulcerative colitis) as well as gastroparesis. BOTH of those chronic illnesses have rendered me unable to tolerate fiber. I'm surprised Hank enjoys metamucil since he has ulcerative colitis too & most doctors recommend patients with IBD avoid fiber bc it makes the common symptom of diarrhea much worse. I have the severe form of the disease & had my colon yanked out 5 years ago. Combined with gastroparesis, I'm on a permanent diet of basically bread, meat & dairy (thankfully I'm not lactose intolerant) & CANNOT eat fruits or veggies unless they're cooked down into mush! Just goes to show that everyone is different & there's no universal way to live! ;)
UA-cam ate my reply to a different comment so I'm adding on here: Metamucil was prescribed to me once before a colonoscopy to induce diarrhea (they want your intestines clear before the exam, so you spend the entire day beforehand on the toilet!) which was the WRONG thing for someone with chronic diarrhea & bleeding ulcers!! It seriously almost killed me. I ended up in the ER with severe dehydration, bloody diarrhea, & could not stop vomiting. TMI maybe, but good to know! The FDA doesn't factor chronic illness & dietary restrictions into their "suggested" amounts, but truthfully the idea of universal recommendations for everyone is BS!
truth that everyone is different , I have Gastroparesis and have for 11+ years and fiber stops me up so badly that I have to be hospitalized. So my comments were from my and many of my fellow spoonies experiences with colonic inertia with Gastroparesis. because the intestines can also be effected, not just the stomach and stomach muscles.
I keep thinking there is going to be someone sitting at a desk at Proctor &Gamble later this week looking at numbers.... " huh..
Metamucil sales really spiked after Monday...." Hopefully they can trace it back to you Hank!
Good 💩 = Good life
-- Hank Green, 2018
The Primeval Void lol good one
That’s kinda holds up
Ask a doc !😂😂
Now I want a video of Hank on a roof shouting, "IF YOU HAVE GOOD POOPS, YOU'LL HAVE A GOOD LIFE!"
But I also feel like that might be a bad idea... could be a punishment..
Currently watching this on the toilet with constipation and regretting my life choices
god same... my first run-in with hemorrhoids and one of the first things that came to mind while researching it was this video (๑•﹏•)
I decided to try Metamucil after watching this video when it first came out. I also suffer from Ulcerative Colitis, so when Hank recommended this I was very curious if it would help me. IT REALLY WORKS and, like Hank, I tell everyone I can about how much better I feel drinking Metamucil every day. Thank you, Hank, it changed my life for the better.
CAN I GET IN ON THIS!? Fiber supplements = amazing. Hank lets be psyllium bros! Lets shout, "THERES NOTHING LIKE A CLEAN PINCH!" From the rooftops!
Oh, if only Metamucil really could provide me with a "clean drop"...
xzonia1 explaining your poos might be a little much, and instead of being an a** (no pun intended) I'd like to politely tell you that you should never post that much detail about your bowels in a public forum unless it's Medical!
I honestly didn't feel that I went into much detail at all, but I deleted my post.
There is one universal truth to North American nutrition: we eat too much protein and we don’t eat enough fibre.
No joke. When people ask me where I get my protein I retort with "Oh you're a meat-eater? Where do you get your fiber?". Well... maybe now it'll be Metamucil.
Update: I bought Metamucil. ALso, the taste is gr8.
No joke had the worst shit before watching this video, now I'm gonna drive to the store and buy Metamucil before this Chipotle wreaks havoc on my innards
I watched this video a long time ago. I didn't care.
Now I'm 24, with IBS and very bad anxiety.
And it was honestly ruining my life.
Stomach cramps, weight loss, dehydration, fatigue, nausea, join clicking, sole pains etc etc AND IM ALREADY VEGAN
I have PSYLLIUM HUSK everyday now. I'm healthier and happier and leading a much better quality of life.
This is no joke.
There's also inulin fiber, which is not only an insoluble fiber, it's also a prebiotic, so it provides food for your intestinal flora. Like with Metamucil, you would be improving your digestion by taking it - but also improving the health of your microbiome in the process.
Hello, Nerdfighters. Look at your poop. Now back to me. Now back to your poop. Now back to me. Sadly, it isn't...
Damn it, I am not skilled enough to work out a good Hank version of the Old Spice Man commercial. :P
As someone with IBS, the phrase “having good poops is part of having a good life” is so true. Also they make metamucil cookies.
Nothing has made me want to ingest Metamucil before this moment. (Currently appreciating polyethylene glycol product)
I’m impressed by the vein in Hank’s neck standing up and out for this product out of sheer enthusiasm. I’m in!
Hank, thank you. I had major abdominal surgery for fibroids a couple of years ago, and never got my gut back afterwards. Developed food sensitivities I'd never had before, and just overall not resilient. This past Christmas I ate just a few more "treats" (sensitive foods) than usual and ended up with a totally broken gut in January. Two months of feeling truly awful and trying everything. PPIs, SIBO diet etc... Y'know what worked? Meta-friggin-mucil. I'm not just pre-holiday better, but starting to feel like old-self better. Thanks buddy.
I like that hankschannel has become an unfiltered soapbox
I started watching this video thinking about how I don't use the products that a lot of people I follow advertise--brilliant.org, audible, squarespace, etc--and how that means I'm not susceptible to advertising just because it's coming from people I like/trust... then at the end i was ready to go buy a months supply of metamucil so yeah hank I trust you and look up to you and you have actually made a positive change in the world (and the world's overall digestive health) without a brand deal :-) thanks for this
Eileen Price well, to a certain extent you don't really *need* those other things, so you can ignore them, but you can *always* improve your digestive health!
When our late cat (rip) was getting old and having trouble with constipation we mixed a bit of Metamucil in his cat food and that helped a lot, so I'm a believer
Give this man a brand deal, I'm going to go out and buy some metamucil in the morning. Thanks Hank, I didn't know that's what metamucil did!
I started eating metimucil cookies a year ago because of this person. I can confirm it has made my life MUCH better.
NOTHING LIKE A CLEAN PINCH
so many hankschannel videos lately!
I’m so hankful for them! (Had to)
sourgreendolly HA
sourgreendolly I approve of this pun
I'm bumping this just so more people get to see that glorious hankful joke.
I'm 100% sure metamucil would be awful for me 😂 I have horrible GI motility and so I'm supposed to have as little fiber as possible, but I'm so glad it can be helpful for so many people
Mandy Schaan Just wanted to comment and say me too!
Yep, Gastroparesis here and GI motility issues, fiber is the devil for us.
Not sure if this applies but maybe something to look into. Metamucil is soluble fibre, which is less likely to cause bloating then insoluble fibres.
"Coca Cola..it's so tempting, I want to remove it from the Earth!"
This video is probably a better add for Coca Cola than most Coca Cola adds :>
“There’s nothing like a clean pinch,” must be the tagline.
Sometimes I just watch his videos to see how excited he gets.
Metamucil: making the world less full of shit since 1934..
ok, so it's good, useful stuff. But i had to make the joke.
i was expecting a really sarcastic video and i was slightly confused when he started being serious
I watch this video and I realise just how much I trust you, Hank, cuz I'm already ready to buy this stuff now.
I imagine this is what Hank rants about when he's had slightly too much to drink 😅
my wife and i tried a psyllium (with probiotic) supplement after originally watching this video, and now when we run out, dear god, we really feel it.
As a person who's had IBS their entire life, this video is my new favourite. Yes, please make fibre mainstream Hank :D
I would buy a bottle of branded Metamucil instead of my normal store-brand stuff too ;)
Also let’s make digestive fluctuations not be a stigmatized and shameful topic. #ibshaversunite
#ScienceBasedHighQualityPooping
Man I never thought I'd consider taking metamucil since I get a lot of fiber in my diet anyway, but you are very convincing and I might try it. So i guess I'm 25 and considering fiber supplements now. Thanks Hank. For making me 25 going on 70.
I am turning 70.
I wish I was a fiber convert in my 50s.
I could have saved myself a lot of pain and colonoscopies.
My grandfather used to take a spoonful of that husk everyday. I dig it.
One group of people who DO need to exercise caution when using Metamucil are those who take oral medications frequently throughout the day.
Fiber supplements can really screw with the absorption of medications from the stomach if taken in too close proximity to those meds (2-4 hours, generally, depending on which side of the dosage timing you're looking at). So it's super important that have sufficient buffer time between taking fiber before or after taking your meds (as indicated on the label). And for some folks that's just not going to be an option, except maybe taking it right before bed if you aren't taking your meds during the night and have a decent buffer time after your final daily meds.
Absolutely! I have IBS, and during my gastroscopy and colonoscopy they didn't find anything unusual. But I've been taking Benefibre (a product available in Australia), and my symptoms have improved heaps!
Fibre also helps feed the good bacteria in your microbiome. A few years ago I listened to two books from Audible - Gut, and 10% Human. Both of which are great books, and talk about our gut microbiome. 😊
I definitely believe everyone could benefit from the ingestion of psyllium husks - however I do believe Metamucil is insanely overpriced for what it is and they really don't need to add Aspartame or maltodextrin to their products which spikes insulin levels and blood glucose and seriously are just not necessary. I'd rather just get a pound of psyllium whole husks for like $10 and add it to my food rather than spend $20 for a bunch of chemicals I don't need. But yeah - Yay fiber! 🤪
The Curious Sapien I've been taking a less expensive brand of caplets, but your way sounds even better.
I do like a cheap DIY. How would this recipe play out?
I get the caplets. No flavoring
It is very simple and you can modify as needed. You simply stir 2 heaping tablespoons of whole psyllium husks into a glass of plain water or juice and quickly drink the same way you would with commercial Metamucil. The plain water version doesn't taste like anything much, but if you can't stand it, just hold your breath until you've drank the entire glass. Or you can add a sweetener like Stevia or Erythritol or even sugar if you like.
Or you can bake it in a bread, mix in with certain foods - though it does develop a gelatinous goo once exposed to a liquid. So it is easiest to just chug a glass of it before it starts to set up - and drink plenty of fluids afterwards. The psyllium comb through your epithelia cells dragging out debris and cleansing your intestine all the way to the end like a bottle brush. Gets out all the gunk and leaves your microvilli happy and clean.
The Curious Sapien Just been reading Metamucil's instructions and they recommend a teaspoon rather than a tablespoon. Is their product simply finer than the plain stuff?
People just need to eat more beans. They are literally the most cost-effective way to get protein, soluble fibre, potassium, phosphorous, magnesium, iron, b-vitamins and antioxidants - all in one.
They are also the most environmentally-friendly protein.
@4holePatriot - That just depends on how you cook them.
For example, if you make beans and they're still firm, then you'd have to really chew them and chew them before your body can extract all the protein. Nobody would have the patience.
But the same beans, cooked until soft, and then mashed or blended - now the body will absorb the protein perfectly.
Raw plants have microscopic cell walls that get in the way of protein absorption. But as long as you break those down, you'll be fine.
@4holePatriot - Nope. Meat, beans, lentils, peas - all are over 90% when cooked properly.
@4holePatriot - By the way, one accurate (but very gross) way to measure absorption is to measure how much protein you shit out vs how much protein you eat.
@4holePatriot - lol hahaha 😂
I have a lot of stomach issues and this is 2 years old now but I've been deciding on this for a while and I'm not all the way through the video but you sold me.
I've shared this video with so many people. I've been on metamucil for over a year now, it's fantastic.