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Psyllium Husk Caps (authentic)

ModerateContaminated

What the lab found

Lead contamination exceeded limits at maximum dosing (3 servings/day = 2.4 mcg lead). Lead concentration increased from 1.3 mcg to 3 mcg per 4g fiber between 2021 and 2024.

Failure type · Contaminated

Heavy metals, microbial contamination, or foreign substances detected above safe thresholds.

Source

Independent lab testing, 2024

Safer alternative

Swanson Psyllium Husk Caps ($0.02/capsule) or Organic India Psyllium ($0.29/tbsp)

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