[OutOfHere]

Psyllium and acacia cause almost no problem gas. Acacia does ferment but slowly, so the gas is not even noticed. You absolutely must avoid bulk gel-forming supplemental fibers such as these around all medicines and supplements. You don't need to avoid medicines around high-fiber foods alone though.

[genewitch]

thank you very much. I will, of course, consult with my PCP as well. I told him what i was doing when he said "your cholesterol is approaching 'too high'", i came up with a researched plan, and gave him the details. So he got to see, too, exactly how fast a dedicated person can change their blood chemistry. Maybe they had seen before, who knows, but for sure, they noticed it this time.

When he called after the second test, 3 months after the first (12 weeks), you could hear the smile and excitement over the phone. "Giddy" almost. And this is a Dr. a few years from retirement, according to him...

[OutOfHere]

You're a hero to accomplish it how you did. Psyllium will make it easier.

Your PCP may not really have experience with supplemental fibers. From a safety pov, people go wrong with it by drinking insufficient water, or if they have swallowing difficulty, or if there is an insufficient gap with meds.

With regard to foods, also 1 tbsp milled flaxseed is a godsend, but drink water after eating it too.

Pantethine is a safe and interesting supplement to consider for lipid profile optimization.

Like you, I no longer crave chicken now, although I do supplement almost all micronutrients.