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Psyllium Husk

Psyllium Husk for supporting gut health   Psyllium husk is a natural source of plant fibre. It is gluten-free and...
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Psyllium Husk

Psyllium Husk for supporting gut health

 

Psyllium husk is a natural source of plant fibre. It is gluten-free and suitable for vegetarian, dietary, keto and paleo diets. Psyllium gently supports comfortable and healthy bowel motions and also can have positive effects on the heart and gastrointestinal health, can help to lower blood cholesterol and improve metabolism.

 

Psyllium seeds come from a plant known as Plantago ovata, native to South and West Asia. The seeds are covered with psyllium husk, rich in soluble fibre: up to 85% of psyllium fibre is soluble. In addition, psyllium contains small amounts of vitamins C and K, carotene, tannins, steroidal saponins and oleanolic acid.

 

Psyllium husk has been used for centuries by all civilisations for medicinal purposes, and today its health benefits are scientifically confirmed by many studies.

 

Psyllium husk is a prebiotic, a substance that helps support the good bacteria in our gut. Psyllium absorbs water and swells in the intestines, transforming into a gel-like substance that helps form and expel stools.


 

Possible health benefits of Psyllium Husk powder and capsules

 


Thanks to its high fibre content, psyllium improves bowel movement and supports intestinal cleansing. Regular use of psyllium husk can relieve constipation and diarrhoea, improve digestion, soothe irritable bowel syndrome and ease ulcerative colitis symptoms.

 

Being a natural enterosorbent, psyllium husk helps remove toxins from the body. It covers the mucosal surface of the digestive tract, facilitating the healing of wounds and erosions and eliminating discomfort when digesting.

 

In addition, psyllium powder and capsules may reduce the risk of certain diseases. Several studies have shown a correlation between fibre consumption and a reduced risk of colorectal cancer.

 

Psyllium is also beneficial for people at risk of developing type 2 diabetes, as it can affect blood sugar levels, regulate glucose levels during meals, and lower insulin levels. By absorbing carbohydrate-rich foods, psyllium fibre slows their digestion. Therefore, the blood glucose level increases slowly after eating which results in a relatively low concentration of insulin.

 

Psyllium husk may help people maintain a healthy weight by increasing fluid absorption in the body and decreasing hunger. The viscous compounds in psyllium husk can also help control appetite.

 

Several studies over the last 30 years have demonstrated psyllium's ability to lower blood pressure. Hypertensive patients found that daily intake of psyllium husk led to improved blood pressure control.

 

Psyllium husk as a dietary supplement is available in the form of powder, capsules, granules and liquid. The simplest way of taking psyllium is to stir the husk in water and drink it. It is recommended that psyllium husk be taken with plenty of water to reduce difficulties swallowing and subsequent movement of food through the oesophagus or intestines.

 

For a more convenient way of consuming psyllium, you can use psyllium capsules. The effectiveness of the supplement does not depend on the form.

 

You can also use psyllium powder instead of wheat flour as a baking alternative. It makes the dough more flexible, light and airy and enriches the baking with fibre, making it more healthy.

 

Since the body always needs fibre, you can consume psyllium daily. However, you should consult your doctor before taking the supplement.

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