The benefits of Psyllium

How psyllium husk can help with weight loss

Psyllium Husks can be purchased at any Bulk Barn (cheapest) or health food stores, Stir two heaping teaspoons in a glass of juice. Make sure you drink a full glass of water after that, very important. You could add to muffins as long as you get about two teaspoons per day (approx).

Having psyllium husk for weight loss is better than oat bran which has about five grams of fiber per third of a cup compared with the 71 grams per third of a cup that psyllium husk has to offer. The husk is the covering of the seeds grown on the plant Plantago psyllium and it grows mainly in the Middle East.

Those suffering from bowel conditions like constipation like diarrhea and constipation can benefit from the intake of psyllium husk as fiber absorbs water but is not digested. This results in bulkier but softer stool that easily passes out of the system.

Clinical studies have shown that psyllium husk is not only good for improving bowel conditions; it is also good for lowering blood cholesterol. A low fat diet works better in lowering blood cholesterol in conjunction with psyllium husk intake but even with a high fat diet, psyllium husk taken regularly reduces low density lipoproteins (”bad cholesterol”) by seven percent. Other studies have shown that regular intake of psyllium husk results more fat being passed in stool which is translated into fats.

Others have shown that psyllium husk also helps in lowering blood sugar counts. Psyllium husk fills you with fiber which reduces your appetite without causing harm to the nervous system. This is a much healthier approach than formulas like Herbalife which contain ephedra. Just a couple of capsules taken before a meal will help in making you feel full, hence making you eat less and reducing hunger cravings.

Psyllium husk is one of the most simplest and effective herbs for weight loss. It is also an effective antidote for many conditions related to the digestive tract like colon cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, dysentery and conditions of the genito-urinary tract. The oil in the embryo of the seed contains fifty percent linoleic acid that has been used as preventive measure for atherosclerosis.

Even conditions like high blood pressure and heart disease can be dealt with by the use of psyllium husk.

Weight watchers will greatly benefit from this herb as it barely has any side effects and it’s pretty good. Initial use may result in flatulence and bloating but these are minor problems as the body is adjusting to all that fiber. Those watching their carbohydrate intake might not be taking cereals and whole grains which are an important source of fiber. In these cases psyllium husk helps to fill in the gap and in a healthier way too.