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Bio.me Psyllium Husk Fiber + Electrolytes, Lemonade

A lemonade-flavored psyllium husk powder, 6.5 g of psyllium per 2-teaspoon serving with magnesium and electrolytes, stirred into 12 ounces of water.

Bio.me Psyllium Husk Fiber + Electrolytes, Lemonade
Format
Powder, once a day
Type
Fiber
Cost
$1.00 per day at one serving; $2.00 at the two the brand allows
Customer rating
4 out of 5 from 134 ratings from Amazon

What customers consistently report

Those are the themes that recur across the reviews. Moderate review confidence — Amazon shows 4.0 from 134 independent ratings (64% five-star, 13% one-star) and the brand’s Junip widget shows 4.42 from 31 reviews, there is no Trustpilot profile for bio.me, and Amazon’s review text was behind a sign-in wall.

Why it might work

Psyllium husk is a soluble, gel-forming fiber that absorbs water in the gut, which softens and bulks stool and is the basis of its use for constipation and, in trials, for IBS symptoms. It needs a full glass or more of water; the brand says it gels quickly once mixed. The magnesium and electrolytes are added by the brand for hydration and are not what the trials tested. The label cannot show how any one person will respond to this dose.

What the research supports

No trial of this product was found, and its psyllium and electrolytes are not branded. Psyllium itself has trial evidence: 10 g a day for 12 weeks improved symptom relief over placebo in 275 people with irritable bowel syndrome (57% vs 35% responders in month 1), and a 2026 meta-analysis of 30 trials found a response benefit for psyllium (risk ratio 1.53). One serving here has 6.5 g of psyllium, below the 10 g dose used in that trial and the above-10 g-a-day range a 2022 constipation review found clearest, and the trials did not test added electrolytes.

What the label discloses

Every amount is printed with no proprietary blend: 6.5 g of organic psyllium husk, 45 mg of magnesium, 180 mg each of sodium and potassium and 440 mg of chloride per 9 g serving, sweetened with stevia leaf extract. The packaging carries Non-GMO Project Verified and Monash low FODMAP marks; the brand says third-party tested without naming a laboratory, and the Amazon listing says the product is made in a facility that processes all major allergens.

Who this tends to suit

We match this product to people reporting irregular bowel habits, constipation and bloating. It fits someone whose priority is regularity, a steady daily routine or day-to-day comfort. Whether it is the best fit for you depends on the rest of your answers — what you have already tried, what format you will take, and anything that has to be ruled out.

Where it may not fit

The label supports vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free. We flag this product for anyone taking prescription medication, and the quiz removes it rather than recommending it in those cases. That is a caution about who should be deciding, not a claim about the product. A powder only works if you will take it once a day, every day.

Side effects and what to be aware of

Amazon’s safety notice says taking it without enough liquid may cause choking and not to take it with difficulty swallowing, and the brand says to mix into 12 ounces of water and drink within minutes because it gels; psyllium is also taken apart from medicines. The most common complaints are gritty, thick texture and poor mixing, and a few find the taste sour; 13% of Amazon ratings are one-star. The 180 mg each of sodium and potassium per serving may matter to people on limits, and the brand page showed the pouch as sold out when read.

Common questions

Does Bio.me Psyllium Husk Fiber work?

No trial of the product was found. Psyllium itself improved symptom relief over placebo in 275 people with IBS at 10 g a day (57% vs 35% responders in month 1), and one serving here has 6.5 g. Amazon reviewers (4.0 from 134) most often mention regularity and feeling fuller.

How do you take Bio.me Psyllium Husk Fiber, and why does it gel?

Stir 2 teaspoons into 12 ounces of water and drink it within 5 to 7 minutes, with more water through the day. The brand says to avoid vigorous shaking because it increases gelling, and to build up from a lower dose to 1 or 2 servings a day. Many Amazon reviewers say it thickens or stays gritty.

Is Bio.me Psyllium Husk Fiber safe, and what are the side effects?

Amazon’s safety notice says that taking it without enough liquid may cause choking and that it should not be used with difficulty swallowing. Each serving has 180 mg of sodium and 180 mg of potassium, and the label prints no pregnancy or medication warning. Some reviewers report an upset or bloated stomach.

How much does Bio.me Psyllium Husk Fiber cost?

A 30-serving pouch is $29.99 on Amazon and on the brand site, about $1.00 a day at one serving or $2.00 at two. The brand lists a subscription at 30% off the first order and 15% ongoing, and the brand page showed it sold out when read.

Bio.me Psyllium vs Bio.me Daily Prebiotic Fiber: what is the difference?

The psyllium powder has 6.5 g of psyllium husk with magnesium and electrolytes per 2-teaspoon serving and gels in water. The Daily Prebiotic Fiber has an 8.5 g blend of partially hydrolyzed guar gum and resistant potato starch for 7 g of fiber, and the brand says it dissolves clear and does not gel. The constipation review found psyllium effective at above 10 g a day, and the IBS trial used 10 g a day.

Before you take this. Speak to a doctor or pharmacist first if you are taking prescription medication. Nothing on this page is medical advice, and no supplement diagnoses, treats, cures or prevents disease.

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