What Are the Benefits of Psyllium Husks?
It seems the grocery store shelves are stocked these days with a plethora of high fiber products. Choosing just the right product can be a daunting task. If you prefer a natural and easy method to increase your fiber, try psyllium husks.
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Source of Water Soluable Fiber
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Psyllium husk in your diet can help increase your fiber intake. According to MedicalFoodNews.com, "The psyllium husk is a source of water soluble fiber, similar to fiber found in grains such as oats and barley," and can swell up to 10 times its size.
Cholesterol Lowering Benefits
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When combined with a low-fat diet, psyllium can be helpful in lowering cholesterol. According to the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, "Psyllium supplementation significantly lowered serum total and LDL-cholesterol concentrations in subjects consuming a low-fat diet."
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Beneficial to Overall Colon Health
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The benefits of psyllium to your colon health are many. According to HerbWisdom.com, psyllium is beneficial for the treatment of illnesses like "constipation, diarrhea, high cholesterol, inflammatory bowel disease, colon cancer, heart disease, high blood pressure, haemorrhoids, diabetes, hypercholesterolemia and obesity." Psyllium bulks up the stool and holds water, thus aiding the overall dietary waste process.
Affordable
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The cost of adding psyllium to the diet can be minimal. In a 2005 article in DeliciousLivingMag.com, Victoria Dolby Toews said, "Psyllium is one of the least expensive supplements. Used daily, it can cost less than $3 per month."
Natural
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Psyllium is a natural product that does not contain artificial additives like some over-the-counter products.
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