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"The seeds of the psyllium plant are non-toxic, but ingestion of unsoaked seeds may cause certain degrees of gastrointestinal irritation and inflammation. Chewed seeds can produce profuse diarrhea."
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Flax seeds
Psyllium husk is called "Isabgol" in Hindi.
Yes, Psyllium Husk is Gluten free.
There are approximately 0.4 teaspoons in a gram of psyllium husk.
Psyllium husk taken for its fibrous benefits seems to work differently in each person. For some people psyllium husk works instantly and for others it takes about one day.
The Tamil name for psyllium is Isabgol.
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Psyllium husk is used to lower blood sugar for people with diabetes. It is also used to lower cholesterol for people with diabetes.
18 calories in 1 tbsp of psyllium husk
Q.Does Isabghol loose the weight?
It is the husk/outer covering of the Psyllium seed alsoo known as isphagullait is a good source of FIBRE, helps in Digestion and has other excellent HEALTH benefits usually people on low carb- Atkins Style diet are recommended Psyllium Husk