Psyllium: what it is, why use it in your recipes and where to buy it –

If, at some point in your life, you needed to replace fibers in the body, you have certainly heard of psyllium. This supplement, usually sold in powder form, is a natural fiber, of the soluble typeobtained from the seed husks of the medicinal plant Plantago ovata.

Psyllium can be consumed in many ways – with fruits, in salads, mixed in bread and cake recipes… -, and it brings many health benefits.

“The regular consumption of psyllium has already proven to be effective in the treatment of constipation, irritable bowel syndrome and colitis”, explains the nutrologist and specialist in integrative medicine, Esthela Oliveira. “In addition, it helps control blood glucose, cholesterol and weight loss by increasing satiety.”

In other words, it is a very useful tool for people who want to lose weight in a healthy way, since it helps to better control the feeling of hunger and also brings important elements for good health.

“Psyllium can be used in juices, vitamins, in the preparation of pasta, bread and other foods”, continues the doctor. “The recommendation is at least 1 tablespoon a day (10g).”

PSYLLIUM AND INTESTINAL HEALTH

Despite being well known for collaborating with healthy slimmingthe main function of psyllium – and which made it so famous – has to do with gut health, which improves considerably with consumption.

“Because it is a soluble fiber, psyllium dissolves in water and forms a kind of gel in the intestines,” explains Dr. Esthela. “This makes it help regulate intestinal transit, cleaning the intestinal wall and being very useful for those with constipation, for example.”

However, care must be taken! Despite doing wonders for the intestine, it is necessary maintain hydration super body up to date, after all, this is a high water absorption food – which means that it can have a rebound effect and generate a series of intestinal discomforts if you don’t drink the right amount of water.

WHERE TO FIND PSYLLIUM?

There are a number of brands on the market that offer this fiber and that can be incorporated into your daily life. Below, we have selected some options, take a look:

1.Psyllium Light Crock 100g

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Price: BRL 28.88

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2.Psyllium Husk 750g Wenutri

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Price: BRL 62.90

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3.Psyllium Husk Premium 1Kg Della Terra

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Price: BRL 84.90

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4.Psyllium Gluten Free 100g – Vitao

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Price: BRL 31.02

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5.Giroil Psyllium Fibers – 150g, Giroil, Gray

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Price: BRL 32.90

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6.Psyllium Unilife Psylliumax 120 capsules

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Price: BRL 46.90

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7.Psyllium Fitoway – 60 Caps, Fitoway

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Price: BRL 24.90

Buy here.

*Prices researched in September / 2022. Links are from affiliates.