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I'm taking powdered slippery elm bark for my diverticulosis. i'm wondering if it has enough soluble fiber so that i don't need psyllium husk too?
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Fiber?: The preparations of slippery elm bark powder I found are used for teas, and are calorie-free. With diverticulosis you need fiber - 50 grams daily for a man. Psyllium husk does give you some fiber; you can add it to fiber you get from other whole food sources.
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