The effects of Psyllium

Regulates intestinal bacteria: The promotion of bowel movements, help reduce the incidence of constipation, promotes the regulation of abdominal pressure and to improve venous anomalies. Also, it can reduce the generation of harmful bacteria and reduce colorectal cancer morbidity.

Absorb water, helps retain water and swelling effect: increase stool volume, so that the intestinal pressure is regulated. Reduce diverticular disease, hemorrhoids the occurance of polyps.

Ion exchange: through the efforts of the anion absorption, to promote excretion of harmful substances. Focus on the cation absorption and it will increase the free ions of sodium and calcium excretion, reduce high blood pressure and urinary stones.

Regulate nutrient absorption. Psyllium increase satiety and help to reduce food intake, and thus, control of body weight. It can also reduce carbohydrate absorption, adjust blood sugar levels, reduce hunger, and increase the control of diabetes. Moreover, there is reduced absorption of neutral fat and lower prevalence of heart problems.

Stimulate saliva production: Clears up bad breath, and reduce the incidence of dental caries.

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