Studies have shown that psyllium may lower cholesterol, dampen glucose spikes, help us stay full longer, and even aid in ...
For one thing, Yawitz says that psyllium husk powder is an excellent source of soluble fiber—a type of fiber that forms a gel ...
Mixed in a liquid like water or milk, psyllium husk swells into a gel, growing as much as 20 times its original volume. It’s ...
A plant-based fibre derived from the Indian herb Plantago ovata, psyllium husk is made up of thousands of gel-coated seeds. When these seeds mix with water (which happens after you digest them ...
According to recent studies, Psyllium husk, which comes from the seeds of the herb Plantago ovata, a popular fibre supplement used to treat constipation, also helps lower LDL cholesterol levels as ...
Seeds of two native species of Plantago have been identified as producing mucilage that can be used as a natural additive to ...
Another mechanism involves trapping bile acids in psyllium’s gel, forcing the liver to use up cholesterol to produce more bile acids and thereby effectively lower the amount of cholesterol ...