TOP 7 BENEFITS OF PSYLLIUM HUSK

Psyllium husk (isabgol) is the covering of seeds grown on the plant, Plantago psyllium which has long been recognised as excellent means of getting more dietary fiber into a person's diet due to high fiber count in comparison to other grains. Here are top 10 benefits you can get from psyllium husk:

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1. Treat Constipation : The primary benefit of psyllium husk is to treat constipation by increasing the amount of bulk through water in your stool so that stool become softer and easier to pass. Most studies suggest that isabgol does contribute an increase in stool weight and bowel movements per day, as well as a decrease in total gut transit time. This product has even been used as an ingredient in bulk laxatives.

2. Treat Diarrhea : Mix psyllium husk with curd and eat this mixture directly after a meal at least twice a day. The combination of curds and isabgol also gives your stomach a good dose of probiotics, which can help heal an underlying cause of diarrhea.

3. Treat IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) : Taking psyllium husk with regular milk before bed after a meal helps in enhancing your bowels' ability ti push waste through quicker.

4. Treat Pain related to Anal Fissure and Hemorrhoids : Right before you go to sleep, take psyllium husk with warm water helps in relieving pain associated with both anal fissures (tear and cracks in the anus) and hemorrhoids (piles). These two problems are associated with chronic or acute constipation or avoiding these symptoms for long. By passing softer stools, your anus does not have to stretch and distort as much. As a result, past injury and trauma has a greater chance to heal.

5. Treat GERD (GastroEsophageal Reflux Disorder) : Gastroesophageal reflux disorder is a digestive disorder that affects the lower esophageal sphincter, the ring of muscle between the esophagus and stomach. It is also known as Acid Reflux or Heartburn. The psyllium husk if taken with cold milk after each meal, problems dealing with acid reflux or high acidity in the stomach will be relieved by coating the lining of the stomach, intestines and lower esophagus. This coating limits the amount of burns and overall damage caused by high stomach acidity.

Symptoms of GERD

6. Weight Loss : Taking psyllium husk with warm water and freshly squeezed lemon juice taking before each meal helps in losing weight in different way. The bulk produced by the psyllium husk makes you feel fuller, so it is easier to eat less during a meal. Psyllium husk is also a colon cleanser, so it can help clean out any waste products clogging in your digestive system which slows down your metabolism.

7. Fight against Diabetes : Taking Psyllium husk with milk after every meal, a thick, gel-like substance forms and coats the walls of your intestines and it slows down the breakdown and absorption rate of glucose which can results in blood sugar less likely to spike. In this case, psyllium husk should be avoided to be taken with curd.