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Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find Konsyl products?
A list of stores carrying Konsyl products can be found on this page.
When is the best time to take Konsyl powder products?
They can be taken anytime day or night, with or without food. The only consideration is that you must drink plenty of fluid (8 glasses daily for overall good health). If you take it too late in the evening you will not allow yourself time to consume adequate fluid. Not to mention, if you drink a lot of liquid at night you may be up urinating in the night. Another consideration for night time dosing is that when you go to sleep, your body slows down to a "rest mode"; body systems are not operating as efficiently as during the day when you're up and moving around. The longer waste stays in the colon; more water is being drawn out. We suggest nighttime dosing to those individuals who are taking it for diarrhea or loose stools, because too much fluid in the stool is actually a problem for them. For constipation we suggest that Konsyl be taken early in the day when you will be active and moving around and your body systems are functioning at a higher rate. Also, you have more time to consume additional fluids throughout the day.
Have studies concluded the most effective time to use Konsyl?
We don't have studies per se, but the labeling states "morning or evening, before or after meals, but not with other medications". The most important thing is to establish a routine.
Can I take Konsyl Powder products with other medications?
You must allow at least 2 hours if you take other meds first and 2 hours if you take Konsyl first. The concern here is absorption in the stomach. Since psyllium is such a hydrophilic product, some physicians are concerned that it may absorb other medications that are in the stomach at the same time and carry them out of the body without the patient getting the full benefit. If you are taking coumadin warfarin or other similar medications, check with your Physician before taking Konsyl products.
Why is Konsyl so hard to mix?
Konsyl and Konsyl Easy Mix both provide 6 grams of psyllium per dose, more than any other brand. Psyllium does not dissolve away into water like sugar and other inactive ingredients; psyllium actually absorbs the water around it. The fact that is absorbs quickly and there is 6 grams makes it more difficult. That is why we provide FREE Konsyl Shaker Cups to facilitate easier mixing, "shake, don't stir". Konsyl Easy Mix has the maltodextrin coating to help, and it is easier to mix than Original.
Which Konsyl products are Kosher?
Konsyl, Konsyl-D and Konsyl-Orange.
Is it safe to take daily? Long-term?
Konsyl is meant to be a daily fiber supplement for the natural treatment of several bowel ailments. It should be taken daily in order to normalize the bowel. It can be taken indefinitely without fear of addiction or negative effects on the body.
How many calories/carbohydrates?
Konsyl Original - 3 calories/0.05 grams carbs per teaspoon dose.
Konsyl Easy Mix - 4 calories/0.35 grams carbs per teaspoon dose.
Is Konsyl safe for celiac patients?
YES....Konsyl is made from psyllium which is in the dicot division of plants. Gluten-containing plants are in the monocot division of plants; therefore the two are not even related.
Is Konsyl safe for diabetics?
YES....Konsyl and Konsyl Easy Mix contain no sugar and no sugar substitutes. Maltodextrin contained in Easy Mix is a dispersing agent and is derived from corn.
Is Konsyl safe for pregnant and nursing mothers?
Since Konsyl and Konsyl Easy Mix are all natural, they are completely safe for pregnant and nursing mothers. Konsyl and Konsyl Easy Mix are excellent natural stool softeners.
Do Konsyl and Konsyl Easy Mix help with cholesterol lowering?
Konsyl powder products are all made from psyllium, which is a soluble fiber and therefore helps lower cholesterol levels Diets low in saturated fat and cholesterol that include 7g of soluble fiber per day from pysllium husk may reduce the risk of Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) by lowering choloesterol.
What is the difference between Konsyl Fiber tablets and Konsyl Powder?
Konsyl Powder is made from psyllium (5 grams fiber per dose). Konsyl Fiber Tablets are made from calcium polycarbophil (1/2 gram per tablet). Since the tablets are made of insoluble fiber it tends to just push things through the intestines quicker.
Is there a Konsyl product with psyllium in a capsule?
Yes. Konsyl Psyllium Capsules are easy to swallow and contain 0.52 grams of psyllium per capsule. Convenient to carry for work or while traveling.

SennaPrompt capsules contain psyllium + sennosides. Psyllium is a bulking agent and sennosides are a stimulant that promotes relief of constipation generally within a 12-hour period. SennaPrompt should be taken for quick overnight relief of constipation. It is not meant for long-term use.

How does Konsyl compare to Metamucil?
Konsyl is made from psyllium seed husks just like Metamucil. Metamucil only contains 3.4 grams of this psyllium per dose (teaspoon for sugar free and tablespoon for flavored); Konsyl provides 6 grams. Konsyl has no inactive ingredients and Metamucil has several.
How does Konsyl compare to Citrucel?
Citrucel is made from methyl cellulose (wood fiber). It provides 2 grams of fiber per tablespoon dose. Methylcellulose in its natural state is an insoluble fiber - it has been chemically altered to have properties like soluble fibers. Konsyl is 100% natural psyllium husk with both soluble and insoluble fiber; necessary for good intestinal health.
What is the normal dose for Konsyl?
If not directed by a physician, begin taking 1/2 dose 1-2 times daily and increase up to one dose daily. Drink plenty of liquids to aid the product action. If gas and bloating occur, reduce the amount of Konsyl taken and increase the amount of water.
Can you take Konsyl more than 3 times a day?
No. Our FDA approved labeling allows a maximum of 3 teaspoons a day. The labeling also counsels "Stop use and ask a doctor if you fail to have a bowel movement". It could be the sign of a more serious condition.
Does Konsyl/Konsyl Easy Mix have to be mixed with water?
Not necessarily. Both powdered products may be mixed in a variety of beverages. We do not recommend caffeinated or carbonated drinks because caffeine is a constipating drug and carbonation is not desirable when shaking the product. Some popular choices for mixing: pulpy fruit juices, iced tea, milk, lemonade, diet beverages like Crystal Lite and Diet V-8 for people with diabetes.
Can you take Konsyl with hot tea/coffee/beverage?
No. Hot liquids are not recommended for two reasons:
1. It will splatter if shaken in a closed container.
2. One may not be able to drink it all before it begins to thicken, due to the temperature of the liquid.
What is a safe dosage for children?
The suggested dosage for children 12 years and older is the same as an adult dose. Children 6 years to under 12 years should take 1/2 of the adult dose and for children under the age of 6 years we recommend that you first consult a physician. Make sure the child drinks plenty of liquid throughout the day after taking Konsyl.
What is the difference in Konsyl vs. Konsyl-D?
Konsyl-D contains 3.4 grams of psyllium and 3.1 grams of dextrose (sugar from cornstarch) per teaspoon dose. The dose size is 6.5 grams in a teaspoon. The calorie count is 14 and the carbs are 3.1 gms per teaspoon dose. Konsyl-D is not recommended for people with diabetes. Konsyl on the other hand contains 6 grams of psyllium per teaspoon dose and does not have any other inactive ingredient. Konsyl has 3 calories and 0.05 gms of carbs per dose. Konsyl is safe for people with diabetes because it is sugar free and sugar substitute free.
What is the difference in Konsyl and Konsyl Orange?
Konsyl Orange contains 3.4 grams of psyllium and 8 grams of sucrose (sugar from sugarcane) per tablespoon dose. The dose size is 12 grams in a tablespoon. The calorie count is 35 and the carbs are 8 gms per tablespoon dose. Konsyl Orange is not recommended for people with diabetes. Konsyl on the other hand contains 6 grams of psyllium per teaspoon dose and does not have any other inactive ingredient. Konsyl has 3 calories and 0.05 gms of carbs per dose. Konsyl is safe for people with diabetes because it is sugar free and sugar substitute free.
What is the difference in Konsyl and Konsyl Easy Mix?
Konsyl Easy Mix contains 6 grams of psyllium and 0.3 grams of maltodextrin per teaspoon dose. Maltodextrin is a dispersing agent that is derived form cornstarch. The dose size is 6.3 grams in a teaspoon. The calorie count is 4 and the carbs are 0.35 gms per teaspoon dose. Konsyl Easy Mix is safe for people with diabetes. Konsyl on the other hand also contains 6 grams of psyllium per teaspoon dose and does not have any other inactive ingredient. Konsyl has 3 calories and 0.05 gms of carbs per dose. Konsyl is safe for people with diabetes because it is sugar free and sugar substitute free.
How does Konsyl help with constipation?
By absorbing 80 times its weight in water and bulking in the colon, Konsyl encourages the natural peristaltic action to move the waste through the colon. As waste moves through the colon water is continually being drawn out. By retaining all of the absorbed water, even after making the long trip through the intestinal tract, there is plenty to ensure the waste is moist and easy to pass. Psyllium also produces a mucilage (or gel-like substance) when mixed with water. This gel-like mucilage property helps ensure smooth passage through the colon and rectum.
How does Konsyl help with hemorrhoids?
By absorbing the water, bulking in the colon and keeping stools moist and easy to pass, pre-existing hemorrhoids are not aggravated and new hemorrhoids are not formed as a result of straining to pass the stool.
How does Konsyl help with diarrhea?
Because psyllium absorbs 80 times its weight in water, it will absorb some of the excess fluid in the stool. It also slows down the movement of the stool through the colon by bulking it up.
How does Konsyl help with diverticular disease?
By bulking the stool and enhancing the movement through the colon at a normal rate and ensuring a moist easy-to-pass stool, it helps reduce colonic pressure and prevents new pockets from forming as a result of constipation. For the existing pockets, the bulkier stool serves to scrub the inside walls (to include the bulging pockets) of any seeds, toxins, waste, etc that may be lodged there. Diverticulosis is the presence of these pockets. Diverticulitis is inflamed or irritated pockets that lead to pain, fever and perhaps hospitalization. Diverticular Disease cannot be cured or eliminated; it must just be treated and/or managed once the pockets form.
How does Konsyl help with Irritable Bowel Syndrome?
Since IBS is different for different people, Konsyl will help regulate the constipation, diarrhea, or alternating effects of each of these for the IBS patient. By normalizing the bowel movements when taken on a regular basis, IBS patients can eliminate the symptoms of this condition. IBS is a condition that must be managed on a daily basis to ensure normal daily life for its sufferers.
How does Konsyl help lower cholesterol levels?
Because the nature of psyllium fiber is a sticky substance in the body, it tends to bind the bile acids that are normally absorbed, thereby reducing cholesterol levels in the blood.
How does Konsyl help people with Type 2 Diabetes?
It slows down the absorption of glucose in the body. Again because of the sticky nature of psyllium in the body, it holds or binds the bile acids and hinders the absorption.
Can Konsyl cause choking?
Yes, if it is not mixed properly in a beverage.
What is the shelf life for Konsyl?
Konsyl is all-natural and therefore does not spoil. The shelf life is 5 years from the date of manufacture.

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