What
is Psyllium husk?
The plant name Plantago ovata seeds are used
to make Psyllium husk. This plant is
traditional herb and used to make medicines.
It is commonly known as ispaghula and isapgol. It is excellent high fibre dietary supplement
both soluble and insoluble. It has great
water holding properties so form gel body when mixed with water.
Why
fibre is important?
Fibre is found in both soluble and
insoluble form. It cannot be easily and soluble fibre converts to gel and slows
the digestion in the stomach. Insoluble fiber makes waste heavier and softer in
the intestine. Daily if fibre intake is less than required can cause
constipation problem. Over eating can
cause bloating, gas and cramping. Fiber foods like lentils, legumes, leafy
vegetables and fruits should be included in our diet for healthy living.
Prime
benefits of Psyllium husk
- We can suffer heart diseases
due various reasons like family history, smoking, obesity, high cholesterol
level and unhealthy lifestyle. Including
Psyllium in your diet may reduce suffering from heart diseases.
- Psyllium husk dietary
supplements can improve your digestion by gelling inside stomach.
- Psyllium husk when taken with
water form gel like mass and trap sugar molecules and helps in slowly releasing
and absorbing it in your body.
- Psyllium husk when form gel
mass in our digestive system, binds cholesterol and control cholesterol level.
- As Psyllium husk are both soluble and insoluble contributes to easy bowel movements which lowers the effect of painful inflammatory condition of colon.
The best way to incorporate fiber is to
whole grain over refine food. Even
research suggest Psyllium husk a excellent fibre can take early morning or
before bed. For adult recommended dosage is one to two tsp with one glass of
water. For better results you can intake more quantity of water.
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