I have been trying to read up on psyllum vs flaxseed as my hemmies are back. My concern is the bulk. Flaxseed contains from what I've read 2:1 ratio of insouble vs souble fiber. With insouble being the higher of two. Insouble adds the bulk, but its also supposed to soften? I want less bulk, yet want the softening! That being said Flaxseed also has nutrient value where as psyllium doesn't.
I need moderate to low bulk as I usually go every morning, but most importantly I need it to be SOFT. I am confused which one psyllium or flax would be most appropriate when hemmies are inflamed. Does anyone definitively know? I found the following, but then will find something that states psyllium is better. I am a technical person so knowing whats better is imperative to me.
"The high fiber in flax seeds makes them a good dietary addition for individuals with hemorrhoids. About 40 percent of a flax seed is made up of fiber, about 10 percent soluble fiber and 30 percent insoluble fiber. This is a higher percentage of total fiber than oat bran and a higher percentage of soluble fiber than wheat bran, oat bran, rice bran or corn bran. One fiber component of flax seed is mucilage, a gummy substance that adds bulk to stool and softens it. Softer stool is easier to pass and less likely to create or worsen hemorrhoids."
Also starting out at 1 tablespoon seems a bit risky. Was thinking more like a 1/2 tablespoon mixed with water if I were to do the Flaxseed route
I need moderate to low bulk as I usually go every morning, but most importantly I need it to be SOFT. I am confused which one psyllium or flax would be most appropriate when hemmies are inflamed. Does anyone definitively know? I found the following, but then will find something that states psyllium is better. I am a technical person so knowing whats better is imperative to me.
"The high fiber in flax seeds makes them a good dietary addition for individuals with hemorrhoids. About 40 percent of a flax seed is made up of fiber, about 10 percent soluble fiber and 30 percent insoluble fiber. This is a higher percentage of total fiber than oat bran and a higher percentage of soluble fiber than wheat bran, oat bran, rice bran or corn bran. One fiber component of flax seed is mucilage, a gummy substance that adds bulk to stool and softens it. Softer stool is easier to pass and less likely to create or worsen hemorrhoids."
Also starting out at 1 tablespoon seems a bit risky. Was thinking more like a 1/2 tablespoon mixed with water if I were to do the Flaxseed route
