Psyllium Husk

100g dried Psyllium Husk (Plantago psyllium/ovata) Powder.

What is Psyllium seed?
Psyllium seed, also known as flea seed, are the seeds of the plant species Plantago ovata. This is an annual plant from the plantain family and it occurs naturally in North Africa, the Middle East, Southeast Spain and the Canary Islands. The seed hulls and seeds of this plant are widely used as psyllium and psyllium husk fiber.

Processing into Psyllium Husk Powder
The psyllium is 100% natural and organic. After harvesting, the psyllium seeds and seed husks are often dried whole, chopped or ground into psyllium husk powder.

Healthy characteristics of Psyllium Powder
Psyllium can help as a good and natural bowel movement promoter. The product has the property that it can hold up to fifty times its own weight in water, this causes an increase in volume in the intestines. This will get the stool going again. In addition, psyllium may promote the growth of intestinal friendly bacteria in the colon.

Use of Psyllium
Psyllium husk powder has a recommended use of 3 to 5 grams, taken once or twice a day with a glass of water. In addition, it is important to keep drinking enough water, because the use can lead to a lot of fluid loss. Psyllium husk is also very suitable for use as a gluten-free alternative in baking bread and other bakery products.

99% Pure Psyllium Husks
Our psyllium powder consists of more than 99% pure psyllium husk fibres. This makes it one of the purest psyllium husk products on the market.

Specs:

Calories / Energy (without considering calculating of dietary fibers) kJ/kcal  62.76 / 15
Protein 0.97 g
Carbohydrate 2.14 g
Sugar NIL
Fat 0.24 g
Total dietary fiber Total about 90 g
Soluble dietary fibers 55.25 g
Insoluble dietary fibers 34.75 g
Sodium 120 mg
Potassium 1.34 mg

Country of origin: India

The information given about the plants is for informational and academic purposes only and not intended to be used medically. For medical issues, please consult a health professional.