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Psyllium Husk

What is Psyllium Husk?

A soluble gel-forming fiber from Plantago ovata seed husks. Mixed in water for digestive regularity and cholesterol/blood-sugar support.

How Psyllium Husk works

Forms a gel that bulks stool, slows digestion, binds cholesterol, and blunts post-meal glucose.

Benefits & uses

  • Relieves/prevents constipation
  • Modestly lowers LDL cholesterol (~10–13 mg/dL at 10g/day)
  • Supports blood-sugar control
  • Increases satiety

Common uses: Constipation, IBS symptoms, cholesterol lowering, blood-sugar management, appetite control.

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Psyllium Husk dosage

Typical dose
~5 g (1 tsp), 1–3× daily in a full glass of water; start low

Psyllium Husk side effects

  • Gas
  • Bloating
  • Changes in bowel habits (usually mild, improve over time)

Warnings & monitoring

  • MUST take with a full glass of water per dose — choking/obstruction risk with too little fluid
  • Avoid with swallowing difficulty or history of bowel obstruction

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