Psyllium (Ispaghula) Seed Husk Powder

Fibre Shot: Shake 5 g with 250 ml water, drink within 2 minutes.

Gut-Clean Smoothie: Blend 3 g with banana, spinach & yogurt for a thick, satiating breakfast.

Gluten-Free Baking: Swap 2 % flour weight for husk to bind dough and lock moisture.

Keto Thickener: Whisk 1 g into soups or gravies for carb-free body.

Capsule Fill: Pack 700 mg in size-0 capsules for travel-friendly regularity.

Relieves Constipation: Gel-forming fibre softens stools and speeds transit.

Tames Diarrhoea: Absorbs excess fluid, bulking loose motions gently.

Blood-Sugar Balance: Slows glucose absorption after carb-heavy meals.

Cholesterol Support: Binds bile acids, nudging LDL levels downward.

Weight-Management: Expands 20-× in water for lasting satiety with almost zero calories.

Serving Size: 1 scoop (≈ 5 g powder)

Ingredients: 100 % Psyllium (Ispaghula) Seed-Husk Powder, mechanically milled

Allergen Information: Naturally gluten-free • Soy-free • Dairy-free • Non-GMO

Free from: Added sugar • Artificial colours • Caffeine

Usage Tip: Always follow each fibre serving with an extra glass of water; hydration activates gel forming and prevents blockage.

Storage: Cool, dry & dark. Reseal tight.

Keep Away From Children

Q: How fast will psyllium ease constipation, and what’s the safest starting dose?

A: Most newcomers feel easier, more complete bowel movements within 24–48 hours at a dose of 5 g husk powder once daily with 250–300 ml water. Because psyllium swells rapidly, adequate fluid is critical; under-hydration can firm rather than soften stools. Sensitive guts should begin at 3 g for three days, then work up to the full 5–7 g daily maintenance level while tracking comfort and stool softness.

Q: Can the same fibre actually help with mild diarrhoea—won’t it make stools even looser?

A: Psyllium’s gel matrix soaks up excess water and electrolytes in the colon, giving watery stools structure without stopping transit altogether. Clinical trials in IBS-D patients show 3–4 g twice daily cut urgency episodes by 40 % after two weeks with no constipating rebound. Pair the dose with oral rehydration salts during acute bouts to replace lost minerals.

Q: Will daily psyllium interfere with mineral or medication absorption?

A: The viscous gel can briefly slow uptake of iron, zinc, calcium and certain drugs. A simple timing rule solves this: take supplements or prescriptions at least 90 minutes before or after fibre. Warfarin, carbamazepine and lithium users should confirm spacing with a clinician; otherwise, routine lab panels remain stable in long-term fibre studies.

Q: Is husk powder safe for people with diverticulosis or celiac disease?

A: Yes—doctors often recommend soluble fibre to cushion diverticula and keep gluten-free baking elastic. Psyllium’s fermentability feeds butyrate-producing gut microbes, helping calm inflammation without gluten exposure. Introduce slowly (3 g daily) to avoid transient gas while the microbiome adjusts, then climb to your ideal dose over 7–10 days.