Psyllium Husk - Isabgol Husk

Therapeutic Uses of Isabgol: Researchers from the past decade have shown interest in this naturally occurring swellable biomaterial herb. It has been traditionally used as medicine and is now being utilised in the pharmaceutical industry due to its cholesterol-lowering properties. It also reduces the risk of cardiovascular system diseases. It is used as a bulk-forming, laxative drug, which is non-irritant, demulcent, and cervical dilator.1 It is mainly used in the following conditions: Habitual constipation Conditions in which it is desirable to have easy defaecation with soft stools, for example, in case of haemorrhoids, anal fissures and difficult excretion after anal or rectal surgery Like irritable bowel syndrome and hypercholesterolemia, where patients need to include high dietary fibre daily in diet.5 Benefits of Isabgol: Isabgol has several advantages for maintaining a healthy life. It is safe and effective for some conditions if taken in a recommended dose.1 Benefits of Isabgol for Gastrointestinal Issues & Bowel Diseases: Benefits of Isabgol for Managing Constipation: Isabgol contributes to the ease of passage of the stools as it adds unfermented gel, which functions as an emollient and lubricant agent. Studies and clinical trials have shown that it significantly increased moisture in stools and both dry and wet stool weight in patients with gastrointestinal disease. Due to these properties, isabgol is used to manage constipation.1 Benefits of Isabgol for Diarrhoea: Studies have shown that isabgol also helps slow down the colon transit and gastrointestinal emptying time; this property is beneficial to people suffering from diarrhoea or faecal incontinence from liquid stools.1 Benefits of Isabgol for Dealing with Bowel Diseases: Supplementing isabgol may help in the management of inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel diseases and ulcerative colitis due to its anti-constipation activity. Anaerobic fermentation of isabgol fibre in the intestines results in a large production of metabolites, which have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.1 Benefits of Isabgol in Managing Colorectal Cancer: It restricts butyric acid?s antineoplastic activity. Thus, it?s considered beneficial in preventing colorectal cancer.5 Benefits of Isabgol for Reducing Cholesterol: Isabgol fibres (soluble and insoluble) have significance in reducing total low-density lipoprotein and serum cholesterol. Thus, it helps reduce the risk of heart diseases. Benefits of Isabgol in Managing Haemorrhoids: Supplementing isabgol in the diet is helpful in managing haemorrhoids. Since isabgol helps in dealing with both constipation and loose stools, it would also help in managing haemorrhoids. In a comparative study, people treated with a placebo of B vitamins had no major difference, and those consuming isabgol had a reduction of bleeding. Benefits of Isabgol for Type II Diabetes: Studies on a population with type II diabetes have shown that isabgol husk effectively improved glycaemic and lipid control after meals.