Psyllium Seed Husk (Plantago ovata) is an excellent, non-caloric source of soluble fibre (eight times more effective than oats) which supports healthy, regular intestinal elimination and helps regulate blood sugar and cholesterol levels.
Psyllium is grown in northwest India and has been used in ayurvedic medicine for thousands of years.
Psyllium seed husk consists almost exclusively of hemicellulose which
acts like a sponge in the intestine, improving the consistency of stools,
promoting peristalsis and facilitating intestinal transit. Its action is
purely mechanical – the body does not assimilate it – and it can therefore
be used as a laxative without any risk of dependency or toxicity.
A healthy colon is the body’s first line of defence. Regular fibre intake
can help control the negative effects of chronic toxicity created by
over-exposure to environmental and dietary pollutants, processed foods,
excess caffeine or alcohol, stress, lack of exercise, and antibiotic use.
Fibre accelerates the elimination of mucous, toxins and metabolic waste
products from the body helping to maintain a healthy colon and intestinal
flora. Since 1997, psyllium suppliers have been authorised by the American
FDA to refer to the inverse correlation between soluble fibre intake and
coronary heart disease. Given its low cost and multiple health benefits, it
makes good sense to supplement the diet with 5 grams of psyllium a day.