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Psyllium (psyllium): short stem, long oval leaves, seeds containing coral wood, fat, viscose, etc., is a pure natural plant fiber source that can absorb several times its weight of water, forming a jelly-like Viscous substances increase the water content and volume of feces. Compared with other plant fibers, it has better water absorption, can soften feces and avoid the occurrence of constipation, and the gel formed has a calming effect, and can also achieve the purpose of losing weight and eating less.

Psyllium

Psyllium is native to Iran and India. In traditional medical treatments, psyllium is used to treat symptoms such as constipation, ulcers and hypertension. Because psyllium husks are rich in water-soluble fibers, they will swell to form dozens of times of gel clusters when they meet water, which can increase satiety, reduce calorie intake, and maintain the moisture and softness of feces, and promote normal intestinal drainage. air.

A 1998 statement by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that psyllium soluble fibers can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.

A large amount of data shows that fiber can not only prevent gastrointestinal diseases, but also prevent some fatal diseases. Research reports indicate that if there is a lack of fiber in the diet, it will increase the time for food residues to stay in the intestine, and increase the generation of carcinogens and their contact time with the mucosa of the intestinal wall, which may easily lead to the chance of suffering from colorectal cancer or other diseases, and vice versa If there is an appropriate amount of fiber, the type and number of microorganisms in the intestine may be changed. In addition, the concentration of carcinogens or harmful substances is reduced due to the absorption and water retention of fibers, and the intestinal motility is promoted to accelerate its excretion and reduce the intestinal wall. The time of mucosal contact can prevent or reduce the incidence of intestinal diseases such as colitis.

In Europe and America, psyllium is often added as a fibrous supplement to high-fiber breakfast. An experiment published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition by researchers at the University of Kentucky has even found psyllium It can also reduce cholesterol, which has clinical significance for reducing the risk of heart disease.

This study allowed patients with hyperlipidemia to eat 10.2 grams of psyllium seed fiber for eight consecutive weeks and designed a low-fat diet so that they no longer ate too much fat. It was found that psyllium can additionally increase the hypolipidemic effect of a low-fat diet. In terms of total cholesterol, it can reduce about 4%, and with low-density lipoprotein (LDL, which is bad cholesterol), it can reduce 7% has no effect on good cholesterol.

For many obese people, heart disease is the main health hazard. This is caused by high LDL cholesterol. Eating more high-fiber foods can reduce LDL bad cholesterol. Prevention is valuable.

TCM viewpoint: Psyllium can soften feces and avoid constipation, and the gel formed by it can have a calming effect, and can also achieve weight loss and eat less.

Nutritionist's point of view: Psyllium contains coral wood, enzymes, and viscose, which is a pure natural plant fiber.

*** Note: It is best to start with a small amount of psyllium and use a large amount of ground water to avoid flatulence and stomach discomfort caused by using too much fiber at one time!

Instructions

Dosage: One flat spoon (approximately 5 grams) 2 times a day, halved at 6-12 years old, remember to drink plenty of water.

Use: Can be added to cold or warm water in 300 ~ 600cc, can also be added to beverages; can also be added to milk, soy milk for breakfast or meals, stir well and eat, don't mix directly with hot water , You can mix with cold water and then add hot water.

Time: It can be used before and after meals. It is better to eat half an hour before meals!

Psyllium psyllium, also known as European psyllium B row n P syllium, F leaseed, F leawo rt, French P syllium, P lantain, P syllion, P syllio s, P syllium Seed, Spanish P syllium.

Psyllium has been used as a laxative for a long time and has a good safety record. Currently, there are only a few cases of allergy caused by contact with psyllium due to production or large shipments.

The safety data of 19 clinical trials enumerated from abroad indicate that psyllium is highly tolerated and has no causal relationship with serious adverse reactions. No significant adverse reactions have been reported in clinical trial data, lethal signs, and serum vitamins or trace elements. In a long-term experiment, subjects with mild to moderately high cholesterol consumed a daily diet supplemented with psyllium for 52 weeks. When measuring the levels of vitamins or trace elements and some hematological and biochemical parameters, slight but no statistically significant changes were found. However, none of these changes are clinically significant. Experimental records prove that daily consumption of 20.4g is completely tolerable. Similar safety has also been demonstrated in diabetic subjects, with reduced TC and LDL-C without negatively affecting trace elements, vitamins A and E. In western developed countries, psyllium has been used on the market as an over-the-counter medicine for decades and has maintained a good safety record. Experts from the FDA, the generally recognized special committee on safe substances, and the Life Science Research Office of the American Federation of Experimental Biology have recorded psyllium safety data.

"Baidu Encyclopedia" mentions that psyllium seeds are toxic and release pigments that are toxic to the kidneys. To be clear here, toxic substances refer to the seeds of psyllium seed that contain pigments that are toxic to the kidneys. But there are no harmful substances in psyllium seed husks. The psyllium products currently on the market are products that are processed and ground using the seed shell of psyllium (also without grinding). Therefore, when taking psyllium seed products, please pay attention to whether the raw materials of the product come from psyllium seed shells, and also pay attention to the purity of psyllium seed shells, which is also an important consideration. At present, psyllium husk powder has a conventional purity of 99%, 98%, 85%, and 75%. Among them, psyllium seed husks with a purity of 75% are used as feed and cannot be used by humans.

Psyllium taking method and precautions:

Children (under 18): Children should get fiber from their diet. Psyllium products must be given to children under the guidance of a doctor. Generally, doctors recommend that children ages 6-12 take half an adult dose of psyllium product. For children between the ages of 12 and 18 years, it is recommended to take 3.4 to 16 grams per day. The effectiveness and long-term safety of larger doses have not been further confirmed.

Adults: It is recommended to take no more than 20-35 grams of psyllium per day.

Note: It is very important to take psyllium together with a large amount of water or other liquids at the same time to reduce the risk of intestinal obstruction. Taking psyllium seeds may cause a short period of flatulence and bloating.

Psyllium may reduce or delay the absorption of certain drugs. Therefore, please take the corresponding medicine 1 h or 4 h before taking psyllium.

If you are undergoing treatment with the following drugs, please consult the doctor before taking psyllium for the first time.

Antidepressant medications ( Antidepressant medications, Tricyclics) dietary fiber has been shown in some patients to reduce blood pressure and the efficacy of tricyclic antidepressants. Tricyclic antidepressants include: Amitriptyline (Elavil), Doxepin (Sinequan), Imipramine (Tofranil)

Litongding (also known as carbamidazine; amide imidazine; Carbemazepine) is a drug used to treat epilepsy and cramps. Taking with psyllium will reduce the absorption of the drug's effectiveness.

Digoxin (Digoxin) is a drug that regulates heart function. This drug cannot be taken at the same time as psyllium.

Allergic reactions:

After taking psyllium products, the following severe allergic reactions have been reported, including anaphylactic shock, dyspnea, asthma, rash and hives. Other less severe allergic reactions should also be noted. Cross-allergies can also occur in people who are allergic to plantain pollen, pollen or melon in the UK.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Laxatives containing psyllium have been considered to be C-2 drugs during pregnancy, which means that they are safe in the three stages of pregnancy, although related research and trials have not been conducted in humans and animals. The safety of products containing psyllium seed during lactation is considered a category.

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