초록

Psyllium-containing drink mix compositions comprising acid (e.g., citric acid) and granulated, less water soluble base (e.g., calcium carbonate agglomerated with maltodextrin).

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A method for providing laxation for humans, said method comprising orally administering to a human in need of laxation a safe and effective amount of a liquid suspension of a psyllium-containing drink mix composition comprising:(a) from about 10% to about 99% of psyllium

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A method for providing laxation for humans, said method comprising orally administering to a human in need of laxation a safe and effective amount of a liquid suspension of a psyllium-containing drink mix composition comprising:(a) from about 10% to about 99% of psyllium husk having a particle size distribution such that at least about 90% of said husk is smaller than about 45 mesh;(b) from about 0% to about 89% of carrier materials selected from the group consisting of maltodextrin, citric acid, sweetening agents, flavoring agents, coloring agents, and combinations thereof;(c) from about 0.5% to about 25% of edible acid having a pK.sub.a, of less than about 5 selected from the group consisting of citric acid, ascorbic acids malic acid, succinic acid, tartaric acid, phosphoric acid, monopotassium phosphate, and mixtures thereof; and(d) from about 0.5% to about 25% of edible granulated, base having a solubility in water of less than about 1 g/100 ml of water and a pK.sub.a of greater than about 7 selected from the group consisting of calcium carbonate, magnesium hydroxide, calcium hydroxide, aluminum hydroxide, magnesium oxide, and mixtures thereof;wherein said psyllium husk is coated with said edible acid and wherein further, the ratio of acid equivalents to base equivalents is less than about 2:1.