health benefits of psyllium
What is Psyllium Psyllium is a medicinal herb that has weight loss benefits and also used to treat gastrointestinal problems. Psyllium Health Benefits Psyllium has been traditionally used to improve gastrointestinal functions, weigh loss, hypertension and heart diseases prevention and treatment.
Although psyllium is best known as a laxative, itâs said to help with a wide range of health issues, including: 1  Constipation. 2  Diabetes. 3  Diarrhea and loose stools.  Heart 1  disease. High blood pressure.  High 1  cholesterol. Irritable bowel syndrome 2  (IBS) Metabolic syndrome.  Obesity.