Psyllium (psyllium) is a herb of the Ginuceae family, native to India, Iran, in the Mediterranean region countries, such as France, Spain and other countries are also cultivated, of which Psyllium produced in India is the best quality.
Plantago Ovata has short and thick stems, long oval leaves, and seeds containing coral wood glycosides (Aucubine), enzymes, fats, mucilage and other ingredients. Botanical name: Plantago Ovata, Plantago Ispaghula
1, Psyllium Husk Powder Application History In traditional Chinese and Indian remedies, Psyllium Husk is used for the treatment of constipation, diarrhea, hemorrhoids, ulcers, bladder ailments and hypertension. Psyllium is also commonly used to combat skin irritation, including ivy toxicity and insect bites
. 2, Psyllium Husk Powder Main Nutrients List The seed shells of psyllium are processed and ground, known as psyllium husk powder / psyllium seed fiber (Psyllium Husk Powder).
Psyllium Husk is rich in Mucilage (hydrophilic gum of Psyllium), which consists of gum aldose, xylose, galacturonic acid, semi-dry fatty oils, and a small amount of coral wood glycosides (Aucubine).
Ocean psyllium husk fiber content of 80%, while other fiber-rich grains such as oats and wheat bran in the fiber content of only 15% and 10%, respectively; other nutrients mainly include glucosides, protein, polysaccharides, vitamin B1 and choline.
Psyllium fiber is mainly composed of hemicellulose, which is a complex carbohydrate widely found in grains, fruits and vegetables. Hemicellulose cannot be digested by the body, but can be partially broken down in the colon and benefits intestinal probiotics.
Psyllium fibers are not digested in the human digestive tract, stomach and small intestine, but are only partially digested by bacteria in the colon and rectum.
Psyllium fiber is a purely natural source of plant fiber, can absorb water to expand about 50 times, the formation of jelly-like viscous material, "the king of the gelatinous land" known as.
4, the main features of psyllium husk powder psyllium seed shells processed and ground, can be absorbed by the expansion of about 50 times the seed shells containing soluble and insoluble fiber, the ratio of about 3:1, common in Europe and the United States high-fiber for the diet, as a supplement to the fiber. Dietary fiber common ingredients include psyllium husk, oat fiber, wheat fiber. Psyllium nodosum is native to Iran and India, psyllium nodosum powder size 50 mesh (mesh), the powder is meticulous, containing more than 90% of the water-soluble fibers, water can expand the volume of 50 times, so it can increase the sense of satiety, but will not provide calories, will not make the calorie intake too much. Compared with other food fibers, psyllium has very high water retention and bulking properties, which can make bowel movement smooth.
Smooth bowel movement is the role of food fiber *** through, but because the psyllium especially increase the amount of water in the feces, so that the feces has the right amount of softness, so that when the bowel movement is produced a feeling of smoothness.
Fecal matter stays in the intestines for a long time and can be the cause of dryness and swelling of the skin. Therefore, after consuming psyllium, which has a good effect on the intestines, it is very effective for beauty.
To maintain beautiful skin, it is very important to keep the metabolism of skin cells smooth. If the metabolism is stagnant, it will lead to dull skin and rapid aging. Psyllium can stimulate the intestinal tract, promote the absorption of nutrients, so that cell renewal. In addition, psyllium has a weight loss effect. For people who want to lose weight or are trying to control their calories (obese people), taking psyllium can make up for the feeling of having an empty stomach. Of course, it is also very effective against constipation, which is a major enemy of women. If you are suffering from constipation, you can take psyllium positively.
5, the effect of psyllium husk powder
a, weight loss, weight control (Weight Control) due to the water-soluble fiber-rich shells of the water will expand to form dozens of times the gel mass, can increase satiety, but does not provide calories, and reduce calorie intake. Since psyllium husk expands when exposed to water, it can increase satiety and reduce the amount of food consumed. The active ingredient in psyllium husk is a polysaccharide molecule called Arabynoxylan. This very special polysaccharide molecule can absorb water very quickly and form a transparent paste-like substance, which cannot be digested in the human digestive tract, stomach and small intestine, but is only partially digested by bacteria in the large intestine and rectum, so Psyllium has been used to lubricate the bowels and defecate since ancient times; it absorbs water to form a pasty mass in the small intestine, which improves lubrication conditions of feces and the intestinal wall, and promotes the speed of defecation. It prevents the self-utilization of fats, proteins and other nutrients from being discharged and therefore hinders the absorption of nutrients. Nutritional tests have shown that consumption of Psyllium polysaccharides will result in a lowering of cholesterol in the body, which in turn will also result in weight loss or weight control.
b, Laxative Psyllium seeds are the usable part, the active ingredient is the polysaccharide molecule in the seed shell, called Arabynoxylan, this very special polysaccharide molecule can absorb water very quickly and form a transparent paste. In the small intestine, it absorbs water and forms a paste-like mass, which improves the lubrication between the feces and the intestinal wall and facilitates the speed of defecation, so Psyllium has been used as a laxative since ancient times. Modern nutritional studies have proved that Psyllium polysaccharides not only laxative, but also increase the dry weight of feces, Psyllium polysaccharides are laxatives that form bulking substance, when we swallow its seed powder and water at the same time, it will form a gelatinous mass 8-14 times the volume of feces, which maintains the moisture and softness of feces, and the gelatinous mass will stimulate the intestinal wall to produce reflex contractions, which promotes the normal bowel movement and the normalization of the intestine. The gel will also stimulate the intestinal wall to produce reflex contraction, and promote normal intestinal emptying. c, cardiovascular disease heart disease-Lowering Blood Cholesterol (Heart Disease-Lowering Blood Cholesterol) for many obese people, heart disease is a major health risk, which is due to high LDL cholesterol due to eat high-fiber foods can reduce LDL cholesterol, so if you can eat more high-fiber foods, for heart disease prevention. Therefore, if you can eat more high-fiber foods, it is very valuable for heart disease prevention. Soluble psyllium fiber has the effect of lowering blood cholesterol. Under the action of probiotics in the colon, the sugars in psyllium fiber are fermented and broken down into short chain fatty acids (Short Chain Fatty Acids), thus preventing the synthesis of cholesterol. The University of Kentucky College of Medicine in Lexington, New Orleans, and the Chicago Clinical Research Center have conducted several studies on fiber-therapeutic diets. The results showed that soluble fiber lowered both overall cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels when consumed alongside high-fat and low-fat meals. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) statement in 1998 announced that psyllium husk soluble fiber can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
d, intestinal function of psyllium husk can be used to prevent/treat constipation or diarrhea. It can fully absorb water, increase the volume to excretable mass, increase intestinal peristalsis, reduce the feces in the intestinal transport time, and gradually become regular.
e, to prevent colon cancer (Colon Cancer) and other gastrointestinal diseases of the chances of suffering a large amount of data show that fiber can not only prevent gastrointestinal diseases, but also prevent some fatal diseases, the study pointed out that, such as the lack of fiber in the diet will increase the food residue stays in the intestinal tract of the time, and increase the generation of cancer-causing factors and their contact with the mucous membrane of the intestinal wall of the time, easily lead to colorectal cancer or other diseases. This may lead to colorectal cancer or other diseases. Fiber can change the type and number of microorganisms in the intestine. In addition, water lily shells also play the role of a detoxifier. Through the large absorption of water and other harmful substances, increase the volume of feces, so that heavy metals and other harmful chemical toxins are adsorbed in the fecal mass, thus reducing the concentration of carcinogens or harmful substances; at the same time, to promote intestinal peristalsis, accelerate its expulsion, reduce the time of contact with the mucous membrane of the intestinal wall. It can prevent or reduce the chance of colon cancer, colitis and other intestinal diseases.
f, Diabetes-Blood Glucose Control (Diabetes-Blood Glucose Control) Cilantro shells help to control the rise in blood sugar after meals. At the same time, through the intervention of diabetes, Cilantro helps to reduce the need for insulin in patients with diabetes.
j, diverticulitis (Diverticulosis/Diverticulitis) Cilantro husk makes the volume of material reaching the colon increase, but also increase intestinal peristalsis, reduce the pressure on the gastrointestinal wall. This moderating effect helps to reduce the symptoms of diverticulitis and even prevents the onset of diverticulitis.
h, weight control (Weight Control) due to the water-soluble fiber-rich shells, water will expand to form dozens of times the gelatinous mass, which can increase the sense of satiety, will not provide calories, and reduce calorie intake.
6, the safety of psyllium husk powder Pure green plants, without any side effects, this product is different from drugs. 7, in the field of food applications