Food

Slippery elm

The inner bark of the slippery elm tree, dried and ground into a powder used in teas, lozenges, and porridge-like drinks; it is rich in mucilage, a soluble fiber that swells into a gel with water.

A possible source of

Fiber

Worth knowing

Slippery elm's mucilage can coat the gut and slow how quickly other things are absorbed, so it is generally taken apart from medications. Consider separating it from other medicines by a couple of hours.

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