I have had and also tried different for a long time problems with irritable bowel syndrome. I find that the product is composed of effective ingredients, psyllium husks regulate bowel function and the bitter substances contained detoxify the bowel. Note, however, would be the glucomannan is included here, so it's absolutely necessary vie water to drink to avoid a distended abdomen and facilitate the body's processing! Brand lives keeps its promises - recommended in my opinion is a cure of 8 weeks. After that you could go with a pure psyllium shell preparation, if you did not have to fight consistently with bloating as psyllium husks are not tolerated by everyone. A good product without chemicals!