A good nutritional program stimulates proper elimination that is necessary for the digestive system to make use of the foods we eat and help increase vitamin and nutrient absorption. If the body is allowed to accumulate toxins, chemicals, and excessive waste products, the toxins can back up into the body and can cause headaches, loss of energy, fatigue and aches and pains. Fiber as part of a good health regimen has the ability to help alleviate these symptoms and also help combat more severe health problems brought on by years of improper elimination. A daily fiber intake of at least 25 grams is recommended for good health, but on average people consume only 10 to 15 grams.
Adequate fiber is important for normal regularity.
It also helps improve transit time, which is important in limiting the time waste material spends in the body. Psyllium husks also provide the benefits of soluble fiber. Psyllium is a member of the plant family Plantaginaceae, and is not related to wheat. There are several species of psyllium, but the seed husks from Plantago ovata, also known as blonde psyllium, have the best quality and highest fiber content. Psyllium husks are pure dietary fiber, composed mostly of hemicellulose.