Who should use psyllium husks?
Psyllium husks are a useful source of fibre for anybody who has the following types of conditions: • Intestinal irregularity or discomfort – fibre can help to gently bulk out the contents of the intestine, allowing peristalsis (the process of natural movement through the gut) to take place naturally. • Infrequent bowel movements – fibre helps to get your digestion moving, if it is too slow. • Too-frequent bowel movements. Contrary to what one might think, soluble fibre can generally help to regulate bowel movements, so if you are too frequent or have over-loose stools, psyllium husks can help in that case too. Psyllium husks are suitable for vegans, and are wheat-free and gluten-free. They are also phytate free, dairy-free, calorie-free and carb-free. They are almost 100% fibre, so each 5g teaspoon will give you 4.9g of fibre. Each person’s ideal fibre intake is different, but it is thought to be about 25g daily – so two 10g servings per day will be enough (you’ll almost certainly get
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