Health Benefits of Isabgol (Psyllium husk)
Isabgol is high in fibre, making it an effective laxative, and it can also absorb and retain water. It works by binding to partially digested food as it moves from the stomach into the small intestine, helping to alleviate constipation.
It is useful in treating diarrhea by absorbing excess water from the digestive tract, which increases stool thickness and slows its movement through the colon. When taken with curd, it effectively helps to regulate bowel movements.
As a soluble fibre, it aids in removing toxins from your digestive tract, which helps prevent their excretion through skin pores. It also serves as an excellent skin exfoliator. When applied to the skin with aloe vera gel, and can help in controlling acne.
Isabgol can help alleviate the problem of acidity.
Isabgol has prebiotic effects and contains both soluble and insoluble fibres, making it particularly effective for digestion and in regularizing bowel movements.
The fibres in Isabgol form viscous compounds that help control appetite, reduce body weight, and lower Body Mass Index as well as overall fat intake. Mixing Isabgol powder with water and lemon juice aids in weight loss.
Isabgol has hygroscopic properties and is high in fibre, which helps regulate the absorption of cholesterol and triglycerides from food, thereby reducing the risk of heart disease. It also aids in eliminating toxins from the body and can help raise HDL ("good") cholesterol levels.
Isabgol contains gelatin and is an excellent source of dietary fibre, which slows down the breakdown and absorption of glucose in the body, helping to maintain stable blood glucose levels. Additionally, it aids in improving metabolism.
It can also help treat anal fissures and piles.
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