Psyllium husk, also known as ispaghula, is a fiber commonly used to promote digestion. Evidence shows that psyllium can relieve constipation and diarrhea, and may lower glycemic response. Psyllium has ...

A healthy diet and hydration should be your first defense against constipation. When these aren’t enough, certain supplements can provide safe, effective relief. A gastroenterologist recommends ...

Psyllium husk is a fiber supplement that supports regular bowel movements and a healthy gut microbiome. Gradually add psyllium fiber to your diet—add it to smoothies, muffins or drink it with water.

Millions of Americans are constipated thanks to work from home, travel, and aging. Unfortunately, the US is also experiencing a laxative shortage. These natural laxatives, including psyllium husk and ...

What really happens to your body when you take a fiber supplement.

Psyllium was the most successful type of fiber to treat chronic constipation, according to a recent systematic review and meta-analysis published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. In ...

There’s a serious health epidemic affecting over 95 percent of Americans, but it doesn’t require the pharmaceutical industry or a trillion-dollar government stimulus to solve it. We just need to eat ...

Sometimes a fiber supplement deserves a place in your wellness routine.

In a presentation at the American College of Gastroenterology virtual meeting, Samuel W. Chey, MPH, of the University of Michigan HealthSystem in Ann Arbor, said that while psyllium and prunes are ...

Q: I’m the poster child for taking fiber to control diarrhea. After an ileostomy for ulcerative colitis, I was a slave to Imodium to control constant loose stools. A doctor prescribed psyllium fiber ...

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