Those taking psyllium need to know that it is reported that the intake of psyllium decreases the absorption of Calcium, Magnesium, Copper, and Zinc – all of which are essential to addressing OP. This may be true of other “high fiber” herbs/foods.
Psyllium is not the ideal solution for many of the conditions for which it is recommended. Other herbs and homeopathy can offer effective results without hindering mineral absorption. 1
Another negative effect of psyllium is that it dilutes digestive enzymes. 2
If you are taking or have been told to take psyllium, you may contact me for alternatives.
Remember: Healthy Bones are Happy Bones!
This is a page from “Opening the Doors to Reversing and Healing Osteoporosis”
Copyright © by Douglas K. Johnson 2020, 2026
Sources and Citations:
- Forgotten Home Apothecary – BY Nicole Apelian, PhD
- The Herbal Pharmacy – by Brigitte Mars
Naturally Better Bones 
Hi Douglas, my daughter is taking psyllium husk for gut health as she is taking a PPI medication which she is trying to come off. What would be a better alternative to psyliium?
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Did I get a reply to you yet? I was thinking I answered this via email. I have solutions but it will depend on why it’s being used. I have an article for diarrhea and one for constipation; each has their own set of solutions. Some may be the same but some are different. You can find these on my blog site or you can find them linked in the New FILES in the OP group GUIDES
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This was my first reply from you and thank you very much for getting back to me. My daughter has been taking the PPI medication because of acid reflux caused by a hiatal hernia. Without the medication, the acid reflux has been severe.
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Hi, I’m sorry if I did not reply to this yet. I saw it today while answering another question. If I have not, please go to my blog site and find “Do You Have Sufficient Stomach Acid To Digest Your Food?” I give two protocols, one for those with OP and a regular (the first) which gives instructions on using an acid-prep to provide the acid that is lacking that leads to this. Doctors are ignorant of this issue and it is not about “too much” but “too little” acid at the right time. The key is to provide the acid needed (or the encouragement of) to remedy the situation. It may be necessary to also add Betaine HCl which proivdes for the acid then turns alkaline in the small intestine (which we want) and can also have ties to a lack of hormones (see Seed Cycling) enzymes that are needed to digest certain nutrient groups such as fats, proteins, and carbs. I suggest, if full knowledge is lacking as to cause, that all be used and I have provided supplement products for those.
It also may be necessary to aid the healing of the hiatal sphincter by taking aloe vera which should be from the “inner leaf” of an aloe vera plant leaf. The goal is to stop what is causing it. This will also likely mean stopping all sugars, grains, legumes, and conventional dairy or for now and up to six months, all dairy.
Here is the link for the article:
If you have questions, contact me via Messenger. I am unsure of who this is so the name is unknown as only the email address shows.
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