Psyllium Husk (Sat Isabgol) 200 grams In Fibre Food Diet

Traditional Use and Health Benefits
Used for thousands of years in the ancient Indian medicine system of Ayurveda, Psyllium husks have been traditionally taken to remedy both constipation and diarrhoea. It is also used for haemorrhoids, to support heart health and as a cough remedy.

Enjoying a resurgence of popularity in the Western world, Psyllium is used to gently cleanse the colon, is popular as a part of weight loss plans, and is most commonly consumed to address bowel problems.

Psyllium Benefits
Bowel Health

Maintaining healthy bowel function is one of the cornerstones of vibrant health. As one of the major organs for toxin elimination, a healthy bowel is highly effective at keeping the body clean, with an unhealthy bowel being one of the underlying causes of many diseases.

Clinical research studies conducted over the past 60 years have discovered “neural arc reflexes” that originate in the bowel and “reflex”, affecting specific tissues in the body. Now known as “reflex circuits”, the nerves in the colon and the bowel are now recognised as a part of the enteric nervous system – or second brain.

Psyllium husks are known as a “bulk forming laxative”, meaning they swell up after consumption, making bowel movements much easier and promote regularity. It is important to ensure you drink plenty of fresh, clean water to combat dehydration as the husks soak up water from the body.

Psyllium also absorbs water and waste material within the bowels, helping to clear out toxins that can get problems if they are left to stagnate.

Digestive Health

Psyllium husks are pure dietary fiber, made up of predominantly “soluble” fibre which dissolves in water and forms a gel-like substance that glides is easy through the digestive system, nourishing the mucous membranes and removing toxins.

This type of fibre is prebiotic, feeding the healthy bacteria in the gut and promoting a healthy microbiome. Ensuring your gut is healthy and that your probiotic bacteria flourish will powerfully contribute to overall health. A good balance of probiotics within the gut is of utmost importance to not only digestive health, but to the immune system and many other important bodily systems.

Consuming Psyllium husks has also been proven to beneficial in cases of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). A 2009 study published in the “British Medical Journal” used Psyllium husks to determine whether soluble or insoluble fiber was more beneficial to sufferers of IBS. They found a significant improvement of symptoms in the Psyllium group after a 3 month treatment period using 10g of husks daily. The researchers concluded, “Psyllium offers benefits in patients with irritable bowel syndrome in primary care.”

In the case of gastric ulcers, Psyllium again has been found to be beneficial as its gel-like substance forms a protective layer in the gut, helping to protect the gastrointestinal lining. In a 2015 study, researchers noticed a marked improvement of the symptoms of stomach ulcers aft