"I’ll be honest, I wasn’t sure about trying a fiber supplement. I tried a psyllium husk-based supplement once upon a time and regretted it for weeks after. But, I needed a fiber supplement to add to my breakfast meal-replacement protein shake. I’ve had good luck with other Garden of Life products, and I liked that they use a variety of fiber sources. I was also encouraged by the “gentle fiber” statement considering my last foray into fiber supplements.

TASTE: 4/5
Weirdly, it’s not the worst. One review said it tastes like hazelnut, and that’s honestly the best way to describe it. I’m used to putting flax, hemp, and/or chia seeds in my granola, so the flavor was nothing new to me. I mix it with a chocolate protein powder and coffee, and it turns into a rich, nutty shake that goes down easy enough. I don’t know that I could drink this straight with just water, but maybe coffee or even milk would do if I absolutely had to. My advice is just to mix it with something else that has a thicker substance and at least a mild flavor rather than try to choke it down with water.

BLENDING: 4/5
Since I put this in a protein shake, I normally use a blender bottle. I couldn’t imagine trying to stir this powder into any liquid. But in a shaker cup with a whisk ball, the fiber mix is evenly distributed in my protein shake and stays suspended while I sip it down over a half hour or so. I haven’t tried mixing into recipes, but it looks like it would be easy to mix into dry oatmeal for stovetop cooking or overnight oats. Long story short though, if you tried stirring this and got frustrated, try any lidded cup and shaking it instead.

RESULTS: 5/5
First of all… start slow. I started with half a scoop and am still using just that for my breakfast shake. I imagine using a whole scoop straight off the bat would’ve been uncomfortable. I immediately noticed I felt fuller longer, which was my primary goal in taking this supplement. I drink my shake at about 8 AM and don’t feel hungry until at least noon. Within a week or so I also noticed other digestive improvements, which is just a secondary bonus to this fiber. Note, I drink plenty of water already, but if you are challenged to drink water daily, be extra diligent about staying hydrated if you take any fiber supplements until you know how your digestive tract will respond. I honestly don’t know that I need to go up to a full scoop, but it’s nice to know it won’t have any disastrous consequences if I do.

OVERALL: 4/5
Yes, the taste can be off putting at times, especially if you’re craving something buttery and greasy for breakfast. Yes, it’s an extra “thing” to put in my breakfast. But for a supplement that helps me stay fuller longer, thus helping me keep my diet lower in calories, it’s worth it."

"I just tried this so cannot yet speak to the results (update below!) but a lot of the negative reviews are hitting on taste and thickness. This isn't meant to be a sipping drink. Mix it with water and chug..keep swirling it around to keep it more evenly distributed because it does not dissolve & it does thicken the longer it sits in liquid. The taste didn't bother me at all, its not flavorless, there is just no added flavor. It's relatively mild and slightly nutty. It is to be expected with a product of this nature, so just know what you're looking for and getting into .
UPDATE! Now that I've been using it for a couple weeks I have to say very impressed. I've struggled with medication induced constipation for years, have used a number of other products & have experienced a lot of bloating and weight creeping up I can't seem to lose despite other healthy habits.
This fiber blend produces productive bowel movements and also seems to reduce bloating. Going to the bathroom feels like more of a relief than a frustration now..I do combine it with a senna/colace blend to help keep things moving but no more urgency with laxatives or struggle to go, about 8 hours after taking the fiber & senna/colace I have a good formed relieving BM , seem to be passing more in a more normal way, without cramps diarrhea or gas. I am VERY happy with this product & will keep getting it. Also the scale is starting to budge a little."

"First off, this took 3 days of taking it to finally work. I got discouraged after 24 hours and then after 48 hours, I figured it was just another supplement I bought that would sit there. But nope! Better and better. So there’s that. However, the consistency of this stuff, wow… like super chalky, kind of a challenge to take but I don’t care. It works and it’s good for me so I will continue. The trick is to have nearby water and put a scoop in a plastic cup, pour like 8 oz water and stir, start drinking within 10 seconds and keep pouring a little more water and keep stirring between drinks til it’s gone. Rinse the cup right after and you are good. I drink a bottle of water afterwards too just for good measure. Just treat it like concrete in the hot Sun so it doesn’t turn hard. Worth the minute of taking it. It has so much good stuff in there for our gut. The taste doesn’t bother me, it tastes like flax seed (vague nutty taste)."