Psyllium Husks are a source of soluble fiber and a healthy addition to your diet. Our high-quality formula provides 1,000 mg of Psyllium seed husk per serving to support digestive and colon health.**
Psyllium husks are increasingly popular food supplements used for weight control and intestinal health. Basically, it’s a godsend for anyone who doesn’t get enough fibre from their diet!
Psyllium is the husk of the seed from the Plantago plant – it contains a spongy fibre that reduces appetite, improves digestion and cleanses the system! When combined with water, pysllium husk forms a gel (that is naturally gluten free!) that can help to keep the bowels regular and is far more gentle – and natural – than using a laxative.
Pysllium husk is often referred to as a colon cleanser, and as a by-product of this – a natural weight loss tool.
Once taken, it will bulk and form a mass in the colon, as this is transported through the intestinal tract – taking waste with it – thehusks will ‘scrub’ the intestines clean as they move along.
1) Weight Loss Management
Due to its bulking properties, psyllium husk can be a great aid for those seeking to lose weight. Taking it 30 minutes prior to a meal with a full glass of water allows the psyllium to expand, creating a full feeling!
This can help those with bigger appetites to consume less, which can help to instill a healthier relationship with food in the long term. Consuming less food long term will inevitably help your stomach to shrink in size, therefore it will eventually become natural to require less food to reach satiety – in addition to added benefits of lower cholestrol and blood pressure! [1]
2) A Great Natural Source of Fibre
Low-carb, high-protein diets often eliminate cereals, whole grains and fruits, meaning that the amount of dietary fibre is greatly reduced. Psyllium husk is an excellent source of fibre – it is an easy way to quickly boost your intake if your diet leaves you lacking in this area!
Busy lifestyles can often be the main cause of not getting enough fibre in the diet – Introducing pysllium husks into your daily routine may be just the trick to fix a few problems you’ve been having! However, do this gradually as adding too much fibre, too quickly, can result in bloating, stomach cramps and wind – all symptoms that are not too pleasant.
3) Promotes Natural Bowel Movements
Although this might not be the hottest topic for discussion, bowel function is essential to avoid problems like constipation (and subsequently haemorrhoids), which can have a huge impact on how we feel on a daily basis!
Psyllium husks in your diet can help to ensure that you get enough fibre in order to keep your digestive system healthy. Not only can it relieve problems like diarrhea, but it can also aid chronic illnesses like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). [2]
4) Prevents Discomfort and Sluggishness
A healthy bowel may not seem like a significant health priority to some, however – you’ll be surprised how many problems will disappear once you’ve sorted out your digestive problems! Nothing worse than going about your day feeling sluggish and uncomfortable…
These problems could be the main issue for your fatigue, why you’ve been lethargic and even the main culprit for your lack of motivation… Essentially, it’s important to keep ‘regular’ and we need fibre in order to aid this.
5) Helps Control Blood Sugars
Rocketing blood sugar levels can be dangerous for both those with and without diabetes – those without should be cautious not to develop diabetes. Introducing more soluble fibre into your diet can help reduce rises in blood glucose levels – specifically after meal times!
How? Even though fibre is known as a dietary carbohydrate, it is not broken down by the body into sugar molecules, unlike other carbs! Instead, it passes through the body, assists the maintenance of satisfactory blood sugar levels and helps to keeps hunger at bay.
Therefore, individuals who do live with diabetes, for example, could gain improved control over their blood sugar levels by increasing the amount of soluble fibre.
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