Nutrition Corner - Psyllium
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Psyllium husk is a type of fiber that acts as a gentle, bulk-forming laxative. Most nutrition experts recommend grinding the husk into a powder to help ease digestion.
The husks of the psyllium plant are rich in soluble fiber. This is the type that dissolves in water and turns into a gel, which helps to slow down digestion.
This allows the body to absorb more nutrients from food as it passes through the intestines. It also increases the weight and bulk of stools which the body responds to with intestinal contractions known as peristalsis. The combination of peristalsis and soluble fiber's gel like consistency helps ease symptoms of constipation.
Psyllium reduces gut inflammation associated with IBS and is far superior overall to other fiber supplements commonly used to treat IBS.
Soluble fiber can help people with type 2 diabetes manage their blood sugar by slowing the absorption of glucose (sugar) by the intestines. Psyllium impacts the body’s glycemic response to a meal, lowering fasting blood sugar and hemoglobin A1c levels.
Soluble fibers, such as psyllium, can bind to cholesterol in the digestive process. This helps the body excrete it before passing through into the bloodstream, decreasing overall blood cholesterol levels.
Psyllium, similarly to other soluble fibers, passes through the small intestine without being completely broken down or absorbed. Instead, it absorbs water and becomes a viscous compound that benefits constipation, diarrhea, blood sugar, blood pressure, cholesterol, and weight loss.
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