Psyllium husk
A soluble fiber that forms a gel in the gut, slowing digestion, improving regularity, and increasing satiety.
Benefits
Soluble gel-forming fiber that improves constipation, diarrhea, cholesterol, and post-meal blood sugar.
Risks
Take with ample water to avoid choking or obstruction; can cause bloating and bind medications (separate dosing).
Informational only — not medical advice.
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Where to buy
Popular Psyllium husk products on Amazon. Not medical advice — talk to a clinician before starting a supplement.
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Research (2)
- Nutrition, Physical Activity and Supplementation in Irritable Bowel Syndrome Radziszewska et al. (2023) PubMed ↗
- Psyllium: a useful functional ingredient in food systems Belorio et al. (2022) PubMed ↗
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