What is Psyllium Husk? Health Benefits and How to Use It

What is Psyllium husk? Here, we explain its key health benefits, from boosting digestion to aiding weight loss. Find out how to add it to your diet now!

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Psyllium Husk

References

  1. Plantago ovata https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plantago_ovata
  2. Psyllium https://www.mountsinai.org/health-library/supplement/psyllium
  3. The Effect of Psyllium Husk on Intestinal Microbiota in Constipated Patients and Healthy Controls https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6358997/
  4. Inflammation in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): Role of Psyllium Fiber Supplementation in Decreasing Inflammation and Physiological Management of IBS https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8975494/
  5. Soluble fibers from psyllium improve glycemic response and body weight among diabetes type 2 patients (randomized control trial) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5062871/
  6. Long-term cholesterol-lowering effects of psyllium as an adjunct to diet therapy in the treatment of hypercholesterolemia https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0002916523071836
  7. Psyllium is a natural nonfermented gel-forming fiber that is effective for weight loss: A comprehensive review and meta-analysis https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10389520/
  8. Psyllium is a natural nonfermented gel-forming fiber that is effective for weight loss: A comprehensive review and meta-analysis https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10389520/
  9. The Effect of Psyllium Husk on Intestinal Microbiota in Constipated Patients and Healthy Controls https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6358997/