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2. Psyllium - Wikipedia

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   Psyllium husk after processing Plantago afra, a member of the plant genus from which psyllium can be derived. Psyllium (/ ˈ s ɪ l i əm /), or ispaghula (/ ˌ ɪ s p ə ˈ ɡ uː l ə /), is the common name used for several members of the plant genus Plantago whose seeds are used commercially for the production of mucilage.

3. Plantago ovata - Wikipedia

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   It is a common source of psyllium, a type of dietary fiber. [5] Psyllium seed husks are indigestible and are a source of soluble fiber which may be fermented into butyric acid – a short-chain fatty acid – by butyrate-producing bacteria. [6] Plantago ovata is the most popular source for commercial products containing psyllium. [7]

4. Here's What Psyllium Husk Really Does to Your Body - AOL

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   Psyllium is a type of fiber that's derived from a shrub — hence where the "husk" comes in when we're talking about the supplement form — and you can find it at health stores, pharmacies and ...

5. Psyllium Husk Powder Is an “it” Supplement. But Should it Be?

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   Psyllium husk powder is a well-researched supplement that may provide you with several health perks. For one thing, Yawitz says that psyllium husk powder is an excellent source of soluble fiber ...

6. Plantago - Wikipedia

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   Plantain seed husks expand and become mucilaginous when wet, especially those of P. psyllium, which is used in common over-the-counter bulk laxative and fiber supplement products such as Metamucil. P. psyllium seed is useful for constipation, irritable bowel syndrome, dietary fiber supplementation, and diverticular disease.

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   In one study, 40 constipated subjects found that 50 grams of prunes twice daily with meals were as effective as psyllium in relieving constipation. This comes to a total of about 10 to 12 prunes ...