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	ACS :: Psyllium
		Psyllium absorbs water and expands as it travels through the digestive tract, which is why it is called a bulk-forming laxative.
		Psyllium is also sometimes used to treat side effects of cancer treatment such as diarrhea and constipation.
		Psyllium may slow or partly block absorption of medicines such as tetracycline, digoxin, lithium, aspirin, and some diuretics, if they are taken at the same time as psyllium.
	www.cancer.org /docroot/ETO/content/ETO_5_3X_Psyllium.asp?sitearea=ETO (1417 words)

	Psyllium
		Psyllium is mainly used as a dietary fiber, which is not digested by action in the small intestine.
		A 1.5% weight/volume ratio of psyllium mucilage exhibits binding properties that are superior to a 10% weight/volume ratio of starch mucilage.
		The viscosity of psyllium mucilage dispersions are relatively unaffected between temperatures of 68 to 122°F, by pH from 2 to 10 and by salt (sodium chloride) concentrations up to 0.15 M. These properties in combination with psyllium's natural fiber characteristic may lead to increased use by the food processing industry.
	www.hort.purdue.edu /newcrop/afcm/psyllium.html (1744 words)

	Psyllium
		Psyllium seed mucilage consists of polysaccharides and is obtained by mechanically milling or grinding the outer layer of the seed into a white, fibrous material that can absorb water until its volume increases at least tenfold.
		Psyllium mucilage is also used as a thickener in ice cream and frozen desserts, and it is expected to be used more and more in the food processing industry because of its superior binding properties, stable viscosity and natural fibre characteristics.
		Psyllium husk may also be added to fresh fruit drinks or flavoured drinks to improve the way the drink feels in the mouth, to make it richer and give it a better consistency.
	www.natureschoice.co.za /psyllium.htm (2548 words)

	Psyllium Husk - For Constipation, Hemorrhoids, and High Blood Pressure
		Psyllium is the primary ingredient in many bulk-producing, nonirritant laxatives, which are milder and much safer treatments for constipation than stimulant laxative herbs such as senna and cascara sagrada.
		Psyllium was traditionally used in some cough remedies and is still used topically for the treatment of hemorrhoids, skin rashes, and insect bites and stings.
		Psyllium's regulation of blood cholesterol and blood sugar levels may be due to effects on cholesterol-containing bile and the digestion of carbohydrates.
	www.bodyandfitness.com /Information/Herbal/Research/psyllium.htm (1491 words)

	Psyllium
		Psyllium should not be taken within two hours of taking any medication, as it may delay absorption.
		Psyllium helps to lower cholesterol by binding to cholesterol-rich bile in the digestive tract, causing the body to draw cholesterol from the bloodstream.
		And psyllium's ability to absorb large amounts of excess water from loose stools is an effective treatment for diarrhea.
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	Psyllium for High Cholesterol and Heart Disease
		Psyllium husk comes from the crushed seeds of the Plantago ovata plant, an herb native to parts of Asia, the Mediterranean and North Africa.
		Traditionally, psyllium husk is used as a gentle bulk-forming laxative for constipation.
		Studies have shown that psyllium husk is effective in lowering total cholesterol and low density lipoprotein or LDL (the bad cholesterol) levels.
	www.healthcastle.com /psyllium-cholesterol.shtml (412 words)

	Psyllium
		Native to Iran and regions of India, psyllium is cultivated for it use as an herbal medicine.
		The husk of the psyllium plant is used to relieve constipation.
		While psyllium is an effective laxative, in most cases it may not work when constipation is due to unnatural causes such as disease or severe illness.
	www.nutrasanus.com /psyllium.html (496 words)

	Herbal colon cleansing using psyllium and other dietary fiber
		Psyllium is a natural, water-soluble, gel-reducing fiber which is extracted from the husks of blond psyllium seeds (plantago ovata).
		Psyllium is popularly used to combat a variety of digestive complaints such as constipation, diarrhea, diverticular disease and colitis.
		Psyllium, in fact, seems to stabilize bowel movements and is often used in cases of alternating constipation and diarrhea.
	www.healingdaily.com /colon-kidney-detoxification/herbal-colon-cleansing.htm (2005 words)

	Psyllium
		The word psyllium originated from a Greek word for a flea, referring to the size, shape, and whitish color of the seed, which is the commercially important part of this plant.
		Psyllium was administered to assuage complications from scurvy and worms.
		One recent published study assessed the validity of psyllium as a remedy for constipation versus docusate sodium, a synthetic, anionic laxative that is also marketed as a cure for constipation, and psyllium was shown to be a faster and a more consistent remedy for constipation by increasing water content.
	www.botgard.ucla.edu /html/botanytextbooks/economicbotany/Plantago (1403 words)

	Psyllium : by Ray Sahelian, M.D., Psyllium Research Update and Psyllium Health Benefits
		Psyllium added to a traditional diet for persons with type II diabetes is safe, well tolerated, and improves glycemic and lipid control.
		Psyllium husk is derived from the seed of the plantago ovata plant.
		Psyllium is superior to docusate sodium for softening stools by increasing stool water content, and has greater overall laxative efficacy in subjects with chronic idiopathic constipation.
	www.raysahelian.com /psyllium.html (1638 words)

	Psyllium Fiber
		Psyllium is a natural fiber grain, not related to wheat, that yields 60 to 70 percent soluble fiber, eight times that of oat bran.
		Psyllium is useful during diarrhea because of its binding qualities and its ability to restore normal bowel movements.
		Psyllium husk soothes the ling of the bowel and should not be compared to an insoluble fiber such as wheat bran and oat bran, where irritation and allergic reactions are often present.
	www.discount-vitamins-herbs.net /Psyllium.htm (1327 words)

	Psyllium Improves Glycemic Control, Dyslipidemia in Type 2 Diabetes
		Specifically, consumption of psyllium was found in previous studies to reduce blood concentrations of glucose, insulin, and cholesterol.
		Psyllium supplementation was also associated with significant decreases in total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and uric acid (7.7%, 9.2%, and 10%, respectively).
		In summary, psyllium supplementation caused significant mean reductions in postprandial blood glucose concentrations in patients with type 2 diabetes.
	www.herbalgram.org /youngliving/herbalgram/articleview.asp?a=2627 (1023 words)

	MedlinePlus Herbs and Supplements: Psyllium (Plantago ovata, Plantago isphagula)
		Psyllium, also referred to as ispaghula, is derived from the husks of the seeds of Plantago ovata.
		Psyllium is well studied as a lipid-lowering agent with generally modest reductions seen in blood levels of total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein ("bad cholesterol").
		Psyllium has long been used as a chief ingredient in "bulk laxatives." Generally an increase in stool weight, an increase in bowel movements per day, and a decrease in total gut transit time has been observed in most studies.
	www.nlm.nih.gov /medlineplus/druginfo/natural/patient-psyllium.html (1874 words)

	Psyllium
		Psyllium is rich in soluble fiber and eases constipation and digestive system upset.
		Psyllium is a grain that is found in some cereal products, in certain dietary supplements, and in certain bulk fiber laxatives.
		Psyllium is the seed of a fleawort (especially Plantago psyllium) that has the property of swelling and becoming gelatinous when moist, keeping the stool well hydrated and soft.
	www.nexiumresearch.com /psyllium.html (328 words)

	ChiroFind.com \| tell me about Psyllium
		Psyllium (also known as psyllium seed) is a soluble fiber.
		Psyllium seeds are oval-shaped, odorless, practically tasteless, and are coated with mucilage.
		Psyllium seed or husk are the two dietary sources of psyllium fiber.
	www.chiroweb.com /find/tellmeabout/psyllium.html (479 words)

	Psyllium Seed and Powder Profile
		Psyllium is a low-growing herb native to India, Iran, and Pakistan.
		The answer is that psyllium regulates the amount of time waste matter takes to transit the colon.
		The dosage of psyllium seed required to treat the condition is half the dosage of wheat bran, and psyllium results in less bloating and more frequent bowel movement.
	www.mountainroseherbs.com /learn/psyllium_seed.php (417 words)

	Psyllium Powder Can Help to Lower Cholesterol Levels --- HealthandAge
		Two daily doses of a soluble fiber called psyllium combined with the low-fat diet you're already following may be just what your body needs to push cholesterol levels down to within a healthful range.
		Over the course of the entire study, the people who combined the Step I diet with psyllium achieved about a 5% lower total cholesterol level and a 7% lower LDL level compared with those in the placebo group, who only followed the Step I diet.
		To minimize such effects, psyllium, like any high-fiber food, should be added gradually to the diet and accompanied by an increased intake of fluid.
	www.healthandage.com /public/health-center/9/article/860/Psyllium-Powder-Can-Help-to-Lower-Cholesterol-Levels.html (686 words)

	Psyllium Seeds Exporters,Psyllium Husk Supplier,Psyllium Seeds Exporter,Psyllium Husk Suppliers India
		Psyllium seeds is an agri-farm product of dried ripe seeds of plantago ovata forks (farm.
		Psyllium Husk consists of the epidermis and the collapsed adjacent layers removed from the dried ripe seeds of plantago Ovate Frosk.
		Psyllium Powder is a pulvarised form of the Husk.
	www.roleximpex.com /psyllium-seeds-husk.html (447 words)

	Psyllium Husk 750 mg - health-marketplace.com
		In a multicenter trial, psyllium fiber was compared with lactulose and other laxatives in 381 patients who were constipated.
		After 4 weeks, Ispaghula (psyllium) husk was rated as superior compared to lactulose and other laxatives because bowel movements were more frequent and of greater bulk.
		Thirty-four men with Type II diabetes and mild-to-moderate hypercholesterolemia were randomly assigned to receive 5.1 grams of psyllium or a cellulose placebo twice daily for 8 weeks.
	www.health-marketplace.com /Psyllium.htm (255 words)

	Colloidal Bentonite Detox Cleanse - Psyllium / Internal Colon Cleansing with Healing Clay
		Utilizing psyllium with bentonite can eliminate most of the uncomfortable side effects that some people experience when using bentonite alone, and provides a gentle means of cleansing the colon.
		Psyllium is well known for its binding properties, and is commonly used as a safe and effective natural laxative.
		If one elects to use the psyllium combination twice daily over a long period time, prudence suggests that the two doses should be administered first thing in the morning and in the late evening, at least 30 minutes before breakfeast and at least 30 minutes after dinner.
	www.eytonsearth.org /bentonite-psyllium-colloid.php (1532 words)

	Psyllium
		Psyllium is a soluble fiber used primarily as a gentle bulk-forming laxative.
		Psyllium is believed to speed the passage of stool through the digestive tract by softening the stool and attracting water thereby producing more bulk, which stimulates the transit of waste through the gastrointestinal tract.
		Studies have shown psyllium to be quite effective in lowering total as well as LDL ("bad") cholesterol levels, which can be helpful to those with high cholesterol (hypercholesterolemia) and those at increased risk for developing hypercholesterolemia, such as people with type 2 diabetes.
	www.umm.edu /altmed/ConsSupplements/Psylliumcs.html (2193 words)

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		Psyllium is also used as a mild bulking agent, and can be applied in cases of loose stools, irritable bowel syndrome, and colitis.
		Psyllium seed, when it enters the digestive tract, is capable of absorbing large amounts of water and acting as a bulking and softening agent for the stool.
		Psyllium is effective at lowering blood glucose levels in type one diabetics as well; effectively lowering blood glucose by roughly 14% to 20% following a meal in one particular study.
	www.supplementnews.org /psyllium (1028 words)

	Shree Vinayak Corporation
		Psyllium husk is derived from the seed of the Plantago ovata plant (Psyllium).
		Psyllium husk is used as emollient, demulcent and laxative and in the treatment of chronic constipation, amoebic and bacillary dysentery diarrhoea due to irritative conditions of gastronintesna tract its action is purely mechanical and is due to large amount of mucilage contained.
		Psyllium Husk can be used in health drinks, beverages, ice cream, bread, biscuits, other bakery products, rice cakes, jams, instant noodles, breakfast cereals, etc., to improve the fibre content of the food as also to increase the bulk of the food.
	www.shreevinayakcorp.com /psyllium-husk.html (719 words)

	Fiber Supplements Psyllium
		Psyllium comes from the Psyllium seed which is harvested from the plant known as the Plantago psyllium.
		Psyllium is a bulk-forming fiber, which means when exposed to water it absorbs the water, swells, and forms a slippery film.
		Psyllium is a bulking forming fiber making it one of the most effective treatments for chronic constipation and symptoms relating to constipation.
	www.puristat.com /ingredients/psyllium.asp (1224 words)

	Psyllium Cures
		Psyllium encourages the growth of healthful, "friendly" intestinal bacteria such as Lactobacillus acidophilous and bifidobacteria which are helpful in regulating bowel movements.
		Studies have concluded that psyllium relieves constipation as it is believed to speed the passage of stool through the digestive tract by softening the stool and attracting water thereby producing more bulk (which stimulates the transit of waste through the gastrointestinal tract).
		Psyllium may be recommended by a physician to help soften stool and reduce the pain associated with hemorrhoids.
	www.earthclinic.com /Remedies/psyllium.html (2128 words)

	Psyllium
		Psyllium seed husks are mainly used to treat constipation.
		In addition to its traditional and current use for constipation, psyllium was also used topically by herbalists to treat skin irritations, including poison ivy reactions and insect bites and stings.
		Psyllium is a bulk-forming laxative and is high in both fiber and mucilage.
	www.pccnaturalmarkets.com /health/Herb/Psyllium.htm (926 words)

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