Probi-Psyllium Husk (200 Capsules)

Psyllium comes from a shrub-like herb called Plantago ovata that grows worldwide. The husk is the outer casing of the seed. Each plant can produce up to 15,000 tiny, gel-coated seeds, from which psyllium husk is derived. It is

Traditionally, psyllium has been used for medicinal purposes in both Ayurveda and Chinese medicine to treat heartburn, absorb and flush toxins from the body, and manage type 2 diabetes and other conditions. Today, it’s largely used as a natural way to promote regularity and improve gut health.

As it is a source of soluble fiber, psyllium slows digestion. This allows your body to absorb more nutrients from your food as it passes through the stomach and intestines. Psyllium attracts water as it goes through the digestive system and turns into a gel-like substance that helps digestion.

Benefits of Psyllium

• In addition to keeping our bowels running smoothly, especially in helping to combat both constipation and diarrhea, psyllium husk has a number of potential health benefits because of its high fiber content and ability to resist digestion. More importantly, psyllium helps lower cholesterol, balance blood sugar, and acts as a source of fuel for good bacteria in the gut.
• Psyllium husk also helps slow down the digestion of food, which helps buffer potential blood sugar spikes and lower overall blood sugar levels. This is especially important in helping people with type 2 diabetes to drop their blood sugar levels.
• Even though much of psyllium is resistant to digestion, small amounts are fermented by intestinal bacteria (meaning, it’s a prebiotic), which in turn results in the production of beneficial short-chain fatty acids, which help reduce inflammation, nourish intestinal cells and even boost nutrient absorption from the food we eat.

Tips

• Drink plenty of water during the day while taking our capsules
• Support the action of psyllium by also eating varied sources of good fiber, for example eating fruit and vegetables with the skin on.
• Stay active, getting your body moving can also help keep your digestive system moving.

It will take 2 to 3 days to experience the benefit of bowel activity. Psyllium is all natural, which means it can be taken daily to relieve constipation. The effects on bowel movement are more gradual than other laxatives.

In Summary

Psyllium is a bulk-forming laxative. This means it soaks up water in your gut and makes bowel movements much easier and can help promote regularity without increasing flatulence. It can be used as a one-off to ease constipation, or it can be added to your diet to help promote regularity and overall digestive health.