Description

When ingested, Psyllium seeds swell up in the presence of water to form a gelatinous mass in the digestive tract which stimulates the walls of the intestine to induce peristalsis. This action promotes colon cleansing and relieves constipation, without causing cramps. Psyllium helps to lower cholesterol levels by binding to bile in the digestive tract, which causes cholesterol to be absorbed from the bloodstream. It may also aid weight loss by inducing a feeling of satiety.

Because of its lubricating and bulking qualities, many people take psyllium to manage constipation – psyllium husk is the active ingredient in popular laxatives like Metamucil.

In die spysverteringskanaal waar vloeistof teenwoordig is, swel Psilliumsade tot ‘n jellie-agtige massa uit, wat die dermwande uitrek en sodoende peristalse induseer. Hierdie aksie bevorder ontlasting en verlig hardlywigheid, sonder om krampe te veroorsaak. Psillium verlaag cholesterolvlakke en moedig gewigsverlies aan.