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Home -> Shop By Store -> PsylliumPsylliumBotanical NameIspaghula,Plantago ispaghula, Plantago ovata Other Names Blond Psyllium, Flea Seed, Isphagula, Plantago species, Plantain Seed Introduction Psyllium is a soluble fiber used primarily as a gentle bulk-forming laxative. It comes from a shrub-like herb called plantain that grows worldwide. There are many species of plantain that can each produce up to 15,000 tiny, gel-coated seeds. The plantain herb that produces psyllium seed is not the same plant as edible plantains. Psyllium husk is derived from these odorless, tasteless seeds. Medical Uses The soluble fiber found in psyllium husks plays an important role in lowering cholesterol. Psyllium also softens stool and relieves constipation, irritable bowel syndrome, hemorrhoids, and other intestinal problems. When psyllium husk comes in contact with water, it swells and forms a gelatinous mass that stimulates the transport of waste through the intestinal tract. Several large population based studies also suggest that there may be an association between increased fiber intake and reduced risk of colon cancer, but results of other studies have been conflicting. Unlike wheat bran and some other fiber supplements, psyllium generally does not cause excessive gas and bloating. Precaution Because supplements may have side effects or interact with medications, they should be taken only under the supervision of a knowledgeable healthcare provider. Side Effects Although very uncommon, allergic reactions (even anaphylaxis) to psyllium may develop in people who consume psyllium over a long period of time. |
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