High in Fiber

One of the main reasons psyllium fibers is so beneficial for your health is that it is fiber-rich

Aid in Digestion

Psyllium is considered to have “prebiotic potential,” which means that it encourages good bacteria growth in your gut.¹ It is also high in fiber, making it a helpful digestion tool.

Immunity

Because it is a prebiotic and good bacterium is essential in boosting your immunity, it can help your body reduce inflammation, fight off infection, and encourage healthy cell and tissue growth.¹

Prevent Diarrhea

Psyllium can help treat diarrhea, working as a bulking agent. “This means when a liquid is added to psyllium powder, it swells and enlarges as a result, it soaks up water in the digestive tract, which makes the stool firmer and allows it to pass more slowly.”

Help Treat Constipation

Due to its high fiber content, it can effectively help treat constipation. As a laxative, it absorbs liquid in the intestines, swells, and forms a bulky stool, which is easy to pass.²

May Help Lower Cholesterol

According to a report published in the Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, doctors prescribe psyllium for lowering cholesterol.² A study from the British Journal of Nutrition found that psyllium husk naturally lowers cholesterol when used in conjunction with a healthy diet and lifestyle.³

May Help Reduce the Risk of Cardiovascular Disease

Eating a diet high in soluble fibers such as psyllium may lower triglycerides and effectively reduce cholesterol and help reduce cardiovascular disease risk.

May Help Control Weight

Eating fibers such as psyllium can be linked to a decrease in body weight.⁴

May Help Control Blood Sugar Levels

Psyllium fiber can help improve blood sugar control. This can be incredibly beneficial for those who have diabetes.⁵

1. Jalanka J, Major G, Murray K, et al. The effect of psyllium husk on intestinal microbiota in constipated patients and healthy controls. Int J Mol Sci. 2019;20(2):433. doi:10.3390/ijms20020433
2. Lambeau KV, McRorie JW Jr. Fiber supplements and clinically proven health benefits: how to recognize and recommend an effective fiber therapy. J Am Assoc Nurse Pract. 2017;29(4):216-223. doi:10.1002/2327-6924.12447
3. Pal S, Khossousi A, Binns C, Dhaliwal S, Ellis V. The effect of a fibre supplement compared to a healthy diet on body composition, lipids, glucose, insulin and other metabolic syndrome risk factors in overweight and obese individuals. Br J Nutr. 2011;105(1):90-100. doi:10.1017/S0007114510003132
4. Jane M, McKay J, Pal S. Effects of daily consumption of psyllium, oat bran and polyGlycopleX on obesity-related disease risk factors: A critical review. Nutrition. 2019;57:84-91. doi:10.1016/j.nut.2018.05.036
5. Abutair AS, Naser IA, Hamed AT. Soluble fibers from psyllium improve glycemic response and body weight among diabetes type 2 patients (randomized control trial). Nutr J. 2016;15(1):86. doi:10.1186/s12937-016-0207-4