Organic Whole Husk Psyllium
by Dr. Mercola · powder · 12 ounces
- On the market (NIH)
- UPC 8 13006 01842 5
- DSLD label 308860
- Serving 5 g (1 Tbsp)
- 68 servings
Organic Whole Husk Psyllium by Dr. Mercola lists 5 ingredients, 4 with an amount per serving of 5 g, such as 0 mcg (0 IU) of vitamin D, 10 mg of calcium, 0.8 mg of iron and 50 mg of potassium; 1 sits inside a blend without its own amount, beside 12 Nutrition Facts rows (calories, fat and the like). Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on March 22, 2024.
What is in Organic Whole Husk Psyllium?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 5 g. The capsule beside an amount places it among every product in the NIH database that lists the same ingredient: the bar is the middle half of their amounts, the line in it the median, the whiskers the 10th and 90th percentiles; the green tick is the FDA Daily Value and the red dashed tick the adult upper limit (IOM).
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV | Among products listing it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 15 Calories | ||
| Total Fat | 0 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g | 0% | |
| Trans Fat | 0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 5 mg | 1% | 89% of 14,514 products listing sodium give more (median 55 mg). |
| Total Carbohydrates | 4 g | 1% | Higher than 53% of 21,979 products listing carbohydrate (median 3 g). |
| Dietary Fiber | 4 g | 14% | Higher than 74% of 6,987 products listing fiber (median 2 g). |
| Soluble Fiber | 3 g | ||
| Insoluble Fiber | less than 1 g | ||
| Total Sugars | 0 g | ||
| Added Sugars | 0 g | 0% | |
| Protein | 0 g | ||
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg (0 IU) | 0% | |
| Calcium | 10 mg | 2% | 96% of 17,831 products listing calcium give more (median 115 mg). |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 4% | 85% of 6,910 products listing iron give more (median 5 mg). |
| Potassium | 50 mg | 2% | 72% of 11,614 products listing potassium give more (median 99 mg). |
| Blond Psylliumorganic whole | no amount given |
Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 308860 (entered March 22, 2024), version 9.4.0. See the label on DSLD or its label image (PDF). Amounts are what the maker printed; DSLD does not test products. Daily Values: the FDA's Daily Value page.
Is that a lot?
The rows in the top or bottom tenth of the products that list the same ingredient, and any above the adult upper limit at the most servings a day the directions give:
- 96% of the 17,831 products that print an amount of calcium list more than its 10 mg of calcium (median 115 mg).
The NIH database records one serving a day from the label's directions; its % Daily Values are for adults and children 4 or more years of age. The directions as printed are further down this page.
The Tolerable Upper Intake Level is the most of a nutrient per day, from food, water and supplements together, that is likely to pose no risk for almost all adults (Institute of Medicine, 2011). It does not apply under medical supervision. This page compares labels; it is not medical advice.
Sources: amounts from the DSLD label; Daily Values from 21 CFR 101.9(c)(8)(iv); adult upper limits from the Institute of Medicine's DRI summary tables (2011). How positions are computed.
Which products have the closest formulas?
The products whose ingredient lists overlap most with Organic Whole Husk Psyllium's, rare ingredients counting for more.
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- Sprouted Brown Rice ProteinNOW Sports · off the market 13 shared, 80% alike
- Pea Protein Natural UnflavoredNOW Sports · off the market 13 shared, 80% alike
- 100% Whey Isolate ChocolateVade Nutrition 13 shared, 80% alike
- 100% Whey Isolate VanillaVade Nutrition 13 shared, 80% alike
Source: ingredient lists of every product's current label in DSLD (version 9.4.0); similarity weights each shared ingredient by how rare it is.
What does the label say about taking it?
Quoted from the label as DSLD transcribed it: the maker's words, including any claim about what the product does, which the FDA has not evaluated and PlainVitamins does not endorse.
- Directions
- Suggested Use: Adults, mix one (1) tablespoon (5g) with at least 10 fl. oz. of water, juice or other desired beverage. It is recommended to drink immediately.
- Warnings
- Do not use if safety seal is torn or damaged.
- Caution: This food should be consumed with at least a full glass of liquid. Consuming this product without enough liquid may cause choking. Do not consume this product if you have difficulty in swallowing.
- Allergens and what it does not contain
- SF Soy Free GMO Free GF Gluten free
- Organic Whole Husk Psyllium contains Certified Organic psyllium husks derived from the seeds of Plantago ovata, with no fillers or artificial flavors added.
Source: label statements in DSLD label 308860.
What else is on the label?
Seals and symbols as the label prints them (the maker's; a certifier's own list confirms a seal): USDA Organic. Listed with: USDA Organic seal (a seal is the label's claim; the certifier's own list confirms it).
How many labels does Organic Whole Husk Psyllium have?
One label is on file, entered on March 22, 2024.
- Label 308860 (current) Entered March 22, 2024 · on the market · 12 ounces · UPC 8 13006 01842 5
Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).
Who makes it?
The label names NHP (distributor), Cape Coral, FL. All Dr. Mercola products.