In a comparative study of different laxatives, all
were effective in inducing a bowel movement
within 24 to 36 hours. Psyllium husks, however,
produced a higher percentage of normal,
well-formed stools and fewer hard stools than the
other laxatives. Incidences of soiling, diarrhea
and abdominal pain were also lower in the group
receiving psyllium husks. Overall, psyllium
husks were found to be an effective treatment for
simple constipation, and were associated with
better stool consistency and a lower incidence of
adverse events.1
Additional research comparing
psyllium husk to other laxatives have also found
psyllium to be the superior laxative.