Can You Take Hemicellulase and Psyllium Husk Together?

Dose or timing may matter

The short answer

Hemicellulase breaks down hemicellulose, a major structural component of psyllium fiber. This enzymatic degradation may reduce psyllium's gel-forming ability and its effectiveness as a fiber supplement.

How to arrange timing

Separate hemicellulase from psyllium husk by at least 2 hours. Take psyllium between meals and hemicellulase with meals.

Reference

Reference noted for this combination: Fischer MH, et al. The gel-forming polysaccharide of psyllium husk (Plantago ovata Forsk). Carbohydr Res. 2004;339(11):2009-2017.

Important context

Whether supplements suit you together also depends on dose, product formulation, health conditions, and medication use. Ask a doctor or pharmacist first if you take medication, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or have a chronic condition.