Psyllium husk taken for its fibrous benefits seems to work differently in each person. For some people psyllium husk works instantly and for others it takes about one day.
No- Psyllium is a member of the plant family Plantaginaceae. It is not related to wheat and does not contain gluten. Psyllium husks are from the outer coating of the psyllium seed, like the bran layer of grains.
Psyllium is called "ஈசாப்கோல்" in Tamil.
Psyllium is one of the safest laxatives available for long-term use. It is widely considered by the traditional medical community as very safe and effective when used in recommended doses for constipation and diarrhea.
Psyllium husk is called "Isabgol" in Hindi.
The Tamil name for psyllium is Isabgol.
Yes, Psyllium Husk is Gluten free.
18 calories in 1 tbsp of psyllium husk
There are approximately 0.4 teaspoons in a gram of psyllium husk.
cases have been reported of patients suffocating when a mass of psyllium blocked the upper airway.
The only reason not to take psyllium with medications is that it effects the absorption of some medications. The recommendation is to take your medication 2 hours before or 2 hours after consumption of psyllium.
One should not attempt to eat loose psyllium husks. If psyllium is needed for fiber in the diet, one should purchase products containing psyllium, or mix the psyllium husks into the dough or batter for home-baked bread, muffins or cookies.