For adults and children over 12 years of age, it’s one teaspoon mixed into a liquid of your choice one to three times daily. The useage instructions state 'mix 10 g with 500 ml water or juice'. I'm moved to enquire whether anyone at Holland and Barret has ever tried this? In my innocence I dropped approx. 5g into 250 ml of cold water and stirred. The result?.. A lump of congealed powder being chased around, but steadfastly refusing to be 'mixed'. After about ten minutes of stirring, prodding and accompanying cursing, I threw that mess away and decided upon another approach. I took another approx 5g and attempted to mix it to a paste with a small quantity of water, before 'diluting'. Again, the Psyllium steadfastly refused to be mixed and again, fearing horrific consequences should it be consumed, I threw it away. Feelings of hunger after meals are all too common when dieting and can completely ruin a well-structured programme in an instant.

Psyllium Husk Powder, providing a 100% pure, premium source of dietary fibre, with 1.6g in a single 2g serving. In our society, obesity is the most prevalent health issue affecting all age groups, and it leads to many serious health problems, including diabetes and chronic heart disease. Is psyllium husk good for weight loss? Psyllium husk is among the list of medicinal plants that have been shown to significantly decrease body weight. Brum, J. M., Gibb, R. D., Peters, J. C., & Mattes, R. D. (2016). Satiety effects of psyllium in healthy volunteers. Appetite, 105, 27-36.There are many different ways to consume psyllium husk. Many people prefer powdered psyllium husk, which is a fine grainy texture and can be found among other powdered supplements at the store.

Psyllium can also be used to help relieve mild to moderate diarrhea. It’s beneficial to diarrhea sufferers because it soaks up a significant amount of water in the digestive tract, which helps make the stool firmer and slower to pass through the system. 2. Can Help Lower Cholesterol Singh, Baljit. "Psyllium as therapeutic and drug delivery agent." International journal of pharmaceutics 334.1-2 (2007): 1-14. In addition, psyllium husk is known to have positive effects on heart health and cholesterol levels. Studies have also shown that psyllium husk fiber is safe, well-tolerated and improves glycemic control for people with diabetes.A healthy colony of good bacteria in the digestive system is essential for healthy immune function. Your body is better able to fight infection, reduce inflammation, and maintain healthy tissue and cells. Psyllium husk is a rich source of fibre. And if there’s one thing roughage is known for, it’s the ability to get things moving in the poop department. As a result, people often come across psyllium husk when looking for a laxative to provide relief from constipation. Additional fiber intake in the form of psyllium is recommended by scientific studies to improve symptoms and provide natural constipation relief. Psyllium is recommended over magnesium-based laxatives, which should be avoided due to potential toxicity.