Psyllium Husk

PSYLLIUM HUSK, 180 vcaps, 500 mg
Psyllium pure dietary fiber: supports normal bowel function and healthy blood pressure, reduces cardiovascular disease risk, supports healthy cholesterol balance and blood sugar balance.

Overview
Psyllium, an odorless and tasteless seed husk, comes from the small reddish brown to black seeds of the Plantago psyllium plant.
Psyllium is a member of the family Plantaginaceae, and is not related to wheat.
There are several species of psyllium, but the seed husks from Plantago ovata, also known as blonde psyllium, have the best quality and highest fiber content.
Plantago grows as a weed in several places around the world and is cultivated for commercial use in Spain, France, India, Pakistan and other countries.
Psyllium husks are pure dietary fiber, composed mostly of hemicellulose.
They are not digested in the small intestine, but are partially broken down in the colon, where they act as a food source for friendly flora.
Mostly, psyllium acts as a sponge in the intestinal tract, swelling as it absorbs water and waste material in the bowels.
This forms a soft, bulky mass that passes through the colon more quickly (keeping potentially toxic waste moving in the colon) and evacuates more smoothly and easily.
According to the Food and Drug Administration, psyllium may also help lower the risk of heart disease.
Our Psyllium is available in 500 mg vegetarian capsules in a 180 count bottle.

Research Indicates
- Fiber is important for normal bowel function.

- A study has shown benefits for psyllium in improving diarrhea caused by certain medications.

- The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved psyllium to reduce cardiovascular disease risk with recent studies confirming risk reduction.

- May support healthy blood pressure by enhancing the excretion of sodium.

 Studies suggest that psyllium may support healthy cholesterol balance.

- Studies suggest that psyllium may support healthy blood sugar balance.



Dosage
Typical daily dosage is between 1 and 4 gs.

Note: Psyllium should be taken with one to two additional glasses of water as it can expand in the throat and cause an uncomfortable sensation.

Cautions
If you have chronic constipation, a bowel obstruction, an ulcer, diabetes, are obese or are pregnant or lactating consult a health care practitioner prior to using Psyllium Husks.

Some individuals experience an allergic reaction when taking Psyllium.
Some people may also have respiratory reactions to psyllium dust.
Call your health care practitioner or seek medical attention if you have fast or irregular breathing, skin rash, hives or itching.

Psyllium may cause gastrointestinal pain, flatulence and abdominal pain.
Consult a health care practitioner if these side effects become severe or do not go away.