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Product
Appearance and Description
Common
Names of Psyllium :
Flea, lspaghua, Spogel, Plantago Psyllium, Isaphgol,
Plantago sp., Isabgula, Plantaginis Ovatae Testa
Botanical Names of Psyllium :
Plantago Ovata, Plantago Ispaghula
Psyllium Other Name:
Psyllii semen, Blond Psyllium, Cleansing Plaintain,
Natural dietary Fiber, Herbal supplement, Fiber - blend,
Laxative, Nutrition- Herbs, Feed Supplement, Pale
Psyllium
The husk of Psyllium is the actual coating of mucilage
around the seed. It is considered pure dietary fiber and
is the only part of the plant used in manufacturing
Psyllium products.
Its nutritional value consists mainly of glycosides,
proteins, polysaccharides, vitamin B1, and choline.
Fiber content of over 80% compared to less than 15% for
oat bran and 10% for wheat bran.
The husk is composed mostly of a fiber called
hemicellulose which is a complex carbohydrate found in
whole grains, fruits and vegetables.
Hemicellulose is undigestible, however, it is partially
broken down in the colon and feeds the friendly
intestinal flora. |