Some of the most essential health benefits of consuming Psyllium seed husks regularly after or during our meals are.
Laxative effect
As this dietary fiber promotes increase in colonic contents, which in turn stimulates propulsion, Psyllium seed husk, is used for increasing stool weight and promote laxation. It increases the moisture content of our stool and thereby cure symptoms related to constipation.
Psyllium seed husk aids stools function as an emollient and lubricant and is considered more effective than other common chemical laxatives available in the market.
Here are some other benefits of this seed husk.
Lowers LDL cholestrol
It has been clinically established in the recent years that consuming Psyllium seed husk, helps in significantly lowering our LDH cholesterol. Of all the viscous soluble fibers, it has been noted that Psyllium seed husk appears to me the most effective fiber that is capable of reducing bad cholesterols in our body with practically zero adverse effects.
Additional soluble fiber sources that lowers cholesterol are legumes, guar gum, pectin, oat bran, locust bean gum and others.
Anti-carcinogenic effect
Non digestible foods such as Psyllium seed husk, which selectively promotes bacterial growth in our colon are known as probiotics. Consuming Psyllium seed husk helps in lowering the pH level in our stool that reduces the risk of developing colon cancer.
Promotes intestinal health
As approximately more than 55 percent of the solids in our faces is considered as microbial biomass. Consuming Psyllium seed husks helps in increasing the population of resident bacteria inside our colon and thus helps in promoting intestinal health.
Helps in weight loss
As Psyllium seed husk is indigestible consuming this fiber supplement helps in losing weight, when it is consumed on a regular basis.
The most common doze of this fiber supplement that helps in cleaning our colon is 3.5 gm dissolved in 250 ml of water or similar non-alcoholic substance.