The Psyllium fiber is named after the seeds of the plant Plantago psyllium, it is very commonly used to treat constipation. This kind of fiber is water soluble and is the only one that is ferment resistant within the intestine, which gives its laxative properties (increases fecal weight and moisture). Beyond that, psyllium appears to be effective in reducing blood cholesterol and LDL, levels of blood glucose and also appetite.
Blood sugar (or glucose) is the main sugar found in the blood. It comes from the food you eat, and is the body’s main source of energy. The bloodstream carries glucose (with the help of a hormone called Insulin) to all of the cells of the body in order for them to live. There is a range of healthy glucose/insulin levels, if they get too high or too low the body responds quickly with unpleasant symptoms. And if those levels stay out of range you might develop chronic conditions like Type 2 Diabetes and others. That’s why taking care of blood sugar levels is so important.
Psyllium, as all soluble fibers, is known to improve the body’s ability to regulate blood sugar by controlling the glucose absorption in the gut. Various trials had success when using psyllium as a glucose lowering dietetic tool.Doses vary, but it shows significant improvement, mainly on prediabetes and type 2 diabetic patients. Given the benefits of psyllium fiber, it is a very easy addition to the diet.
The immune system is made up of cells, tissues and organs that act in the organism’s defense against the harmful effects of external microorganisms. The supplements indicated for immunity act as strengthening agents of this system, increasing the antibodies production and, consequently, its defense activity.
In general, the health-promoting effects of psyllium include growing beneficial bacteria and increasing the production of short-chain fatty acids previously shown to be positive for colonic health. Another property of psyllium is that it retains water in the small intestine, and thereby, increases water flow into the ascending colon. The resulting increase in the fluidity of colonic content treats constipation and therefore increases absorption of most vitamins and minerals essentially required to improve the immune system.
Total body weight takes into account all body elements, such as organs, muscles, bones, fluids, fat, etc. The weight loss process depends on a negative energy balance (spending more calories than the ones consumed), but there are substances that can help the body to increase this deficit. Among them, there are thermogenics, fibers, appetite suppressants, fat absorption blockers and some others.
Like other soluble fibers, psyllium forms a gel that cannot be digested or absorbed, therefore it slows down digestion and delays gastric emptying. That explains the persistent impression of satiety after eating a large quantity of fibers. These assumptions are not sufficient to confirm the therapeutic use of psyllium for weight loss, but by delaying the return of hunger, it could help people to cope with diets.
Psyllium can lower blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes by slowing down Absorption of sugars from foods. Monitor blood glucose levels closely is important. Doses of diabetes madications may need to be adjusted. / People who have esophageal problems or trouble swallowing might be more likely to choke on psyllium if taken as powder.
As a soluble fiber, psyllium forms a gel in the gastric and digestive system, slowing down Digestion and Absorption processes. Oral medications are absorved in the stomach and gut, so the combination with psyllium may reduce absorption of the medicine, making it less effective. It is safer to take oral drugs and psyllium at least 3 hours apart.
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