Psyllium Hydrophillic Mucilloid (Husk)

Also Known As : Husk

Descriptions
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Vegetarian

Usage Tips

Psyllium hydrophilic mucilloid is used as laxative to treat constipation and improves digestion.

Description

Psyllium hydrophilic mucilloid is basically a bulk forming oral laxative. It is not digested by the body and absorbs liquids from the intestines and swells to form a soft, bulky stool. The bowel is then stimulated normally by the presence of the bulky stool.

Health benefits

Psyllium husk relieves constipation by increasing stool size.⁽¹⁾
It also helps in treating diarrhea by acting as a water absorbing agent.⁽¹⁾
It can lower blood sugar levels.⁽¹⁾
It lowers cholestrol levels.⁽¹⁾
It have prebiotic effects which helps the intestinal bacteria to grow.⁽¹⁾

Note

Side effects of psyllium husk includes abdominal or stomach cramping, constipation, gas.⁽²⁾

Resource & Links

(1) https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/318707.php

(2) https://www.rxlist.com/consumer_psyllium_metamucil/drugs-condition.htm#what_are_side_effects_of_psyllium

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