Psyllium Seed

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http://www.lifescript.com/channels/food_nutrition/herbs/psyllium.asp Psyllium Seed A Closer Look @ Supplements Tuesday, March 15, 2005 What Is Psyllium Seed?Sometimes called “flea seed” because of their small stature, these extremely tiny seeds are harvested from the Plantago psyllium and P. ovata plants, which grow wild all over the world. Psyllium seed is currently cultivated for commercial use in Europe and Asia, where it has been harvested for many years. In fact, the

first documented use of psyllium dates all the way back to the Middle Ages when it was sold as part of a constipation remedy called diagridium. To this day, psyllium seed is prescribed for constipation and other gastrointestinal complaints, as well as for lowering cholesterol and aiding in weight loss efforts. How Does Psyllium Seed Work?Most of psyllium’s myriad health benefits come from the fact that it is a soluble fiber. Once consumed, it draws in water and forms a gel-like mass that moves slowly through the digestive tract, eventually adding bulk to the stool as well as softening hard stools. Once it reaches the colon area (the lowest part of the intestines), the mass moves quickly through the area, reducing constipation and protecting against bowel irritation associated with both Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and diverticulosis. Psyllium seed can also help ease diarrhea as it draws water out of loose stools and facilitates excretion. < Prev Page 1 of 3 Next > Page | 1 | 2 | 3 Post

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