Psyllium

Scientific evidence

Psyllium can be compared to bran, it is a plant bulk forming agent to promote your bowel movements. Use is interesting in constipation and irritable bowel syndrome.

Good for

Peristalsis of the intestine & soft bowel movements.

Found in

Found in the seed skins of plant species Plantago avata.

Benefits

Psyllium kan je vergelijken met zemelen, het is een plantaardige bulkvormer ter bevordering van je stoelgang. Gebruik is interessant bij constipatie en prikkelbaardarmsyndroom.

Science in numbers

Alternative name

Plantago ovata

Number of studies

16

Discovered in

1874

Known for

easier bowel movement