Psyllium: Heath Benefits, Side Effects & Caution 2020.

Psyllium is a fiber derived from the plantago ovata seeds, it is also known as a name of ispaghula or isabgol & commonly known as a laxative. Psyllium is used as a traditional medicine in the world only because of its medicinal properties. So many of the researches prove that Psyllium is beneficial for the many parts of human body like pancreas & heart etc. Psyllium is cultivated in india on huge amount because of it's pharmaceutical as well as cosmetics use. Psyllium is a grown as a herb it is a water soluble & gel reducing substance, thickener etc.

Psyllium Husk Benefits:

Following are the benefits of psyllium.

1.Heart Disease

2.Blood Cholesterol

3.Type 2 Diabetes

4.Constipation

5.Diarrhea

6.Lower Blood Pressure

7. Aid in weight Loss

8.Promote Digestive Heath

9.Cancer

10.Probiotic Use

1.Heart Disease:

Psyllium may be good for your heart health because of it's fiber content. Several studies shows that use of psyllium as a part of daily diet can beneficial in lowering risk of heart disease. Psyllium fiber consumption can help in lowering cholesterol level, improve heart health, triglycerides, & reduce hypertension, all the factors beneficial for heart health. Strengthening heart muscles psyllium is beneficial.

2.Blood Cholesterol:

U.S FDA  (United State Food & Drug Administration ) approved dietary psyllium as a soluble fiber. Clinical studies demonstrated 7 gm of psyllium husk can reduce the cholesterol.

3.Type 2 Diabetes:

Psyllium may help in reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes as per  U.S Food & Drug Administration. It's shown that psyllium form a gel with food, slow down digestion & release glucose into blood stream.

4.Constipation:

Psyllium used in ayurvedic & unani medicine because of its medicinal properties to treat constipation and gastro intestinal problems.

5.Diarrhea:

Psyllium can help to treat diarrhea, because of it's water binding property. Psyllium can bind watery stool and treat diarrhea.

6.Lower Blood Pressure:

Some studies shows that psyllium may help to lower systolic blood pressure & recommended to  treat hypertension.  

7.Aid in Weight Loss:

Psyllium is low in calorie content & aid bowl movements which is responsible for  lowering weight. two tablespoon of psyllium husk contains 32 calories.

8.Promotes Digestive Health:

Psyllium is a water soluble fiber , helps soak water in  gut & help healthy bowl movement. Psyllium is a bulk forming laxative.

9.Cancer:

Psyllium having swelling and gelatinous properties. Psyllium may helps in colon cleansing & reduce colon cancer.

10.Probiotic Use:

Probiotic is a compound which feed healthy gut bacteria.

Psyllium Husk Side Effects:

1.Itching

2.Chest Pain

3.dizziness

4.Sweeling of tough, face & throat

5.Skin rashes

6.vomiting

7.Stomach Cramping

8.Flatulence

Psyllium Precautions:

• Psyllium consumption is safe during pregnancy.
• Before taking Psyllium take advice form healthcare professional.
• Follow the recommended dosage instruction.
• Psyllium can cause allergic reactions.