THE BENEFITS OF NATURAL PSYLLIUM HUSKS
Posted on November 30, -0001 by .
NATURAL PSYLLIUM HUSKSPsyllium (also known as Ispaghula, Indian Plantago, Spogel), comes from the seeds of a shrub like herb called plantago ovata. The tiny seeds are covered by husks which are the part of the plant being extracted to produce the white fibrous materials. These husks are a source of water soluble fiber, similar to the fiber found in grains such as oats and barley except that the amount of soluble fiber in psyllium is much higher than oat bran. For example every 100 grams of psyllium provides 71 grams of soluble fiber; whereas a similar amount of oat bran would only contain 5 grams of soluble fiber. When dissolved in water, psyllium husk swells up to 14 times its original size into a thickened gel (gooey) like substance. |
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Due to its bulk forming (water retention) characteristics, it lubricates and cleanses all the areas it passes through. The fiber absorbs excess water in the intestines, thus helps to relieve symptoms of diarrhea and improves digestion. By moving the food through the digestive tract faster, it helps to reduce the amount of time the body has to absorb the fatty substances in the food eaten. Psyllium is heart-friendly. Based on the clinical studies reported in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, the cellulose fibre content is effective in preventing the bad cholesterol from being absorbed into the bloodstream and that a daily consumption of at least 5g of psyllium husks consecutively for eight weeks would lower the level of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) – the bad cholesterol that triggers heart complications. Psyllium also has the additional advantages over other sources of fiber of reducing flatulence and bloating. |
Dissolve one to two teaspoons of the psyllium husk into ½ a glass of water or tea (add honey if desire). If you are not use to taking psyllium, it is best to begin with a low dose. Higher doses may be prescribed by the doctor. Stir rapidly, and drink immediately before it thickens up and becomes harder to swallow. If this happens you can scoop it up with spoon and eat. Important:
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