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Psyllium husk powder 1. What is Psyllium husk powder? Psyllium husk powder is extracted from fiber obtained from the husks of the seeds of Plantago ovata plant. Psyllium husk is also known as ispaghula and is native to western and southern Asia. Psyllium husk which covers the seeds of this plant is a rich source of soluble fiber (the kind of fiber which absorb water to form a gel).
2. Psyllium husk powder uses Discussed below are some of the Psyllium husk powder uses: ●Uses in Food Psyllium husk is used as a thickener in frozen desserts and ice creams. A 1.5 percent weight/volume ratio of psyllium husk shows binding characteristics which are superior to a 10 percent weight/volume ratio of starch mucilage. ●Research on Cancer In a research of rats’ exposure to colon carcinogen i.e a chemical that causes cancer, psyllium husk greatly minimized tumor incidences in comparison to control. No effect of this product has been researched on humans. Therefore, a one rat research should not lay level for usage of any product for cancer fighting purpose. ●Psyllium Husk Powder Boosts Satiety and Enhances Loss of Weight Fibers such as psyllium form viscous components that help in controlling appetite and reducing weight loss. A research with 12 participants who were healthy consumed 1
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