KWD: 20517 3.86Psyllium Psyllium Has Long Been Used To Ease Up Constipation And Digestive System Upset Due To Its Richness In Soluble Fiber. The Middles Ages Saw A Number Of Arab Physicians Recommending A Medication That Include Psyllium As A Vital Ingredient. Currently, Studies Show That This Herbal Medicine Is Also Effective In Decreasing Cholesterol Levels And Encouraging Weight Loss And Treating Other Conditions.Psyllium Seeds Come From Plantago Psyllium And P. Ovata. Psylliums Reddish Brown To Black Seeds Are So Small That People Referred To Them As Flea Seeds. These Are Odorless And Tasteless And Often Added To Laxatives And Other Herbal Cures. Psyllium Should Not Be Taken With Other Supplements Since It Can Delay Absorption Into The Bloodstream. Allow Two Hours To Pass Before Taking Supplements. It Can Make The Tetracycline Antibiotics Less Effective. Consult The Doctor Before Taking Drugs.Psyllium Is Also Prescribed To Treat Diarrhea. Psyllium Can Absorb Liquid In The Intestines And Swells To Form A Soft, Bulky Stool. The Increased Volume Of The Stool Will Stimulate The Bowel Activity And Gives One The Urge To Defecate. Psyllium In Studies Showed Improve Ratio Of HDk (ogoodo) Cholesterol To LDL (obado) Cholesterol In The Blood. It Is Sometimes Used To Reduce High Cholesterol Levels Before Giving Drug Therapy.Different Formulations Of Psyllium Come In Caramels, Granules And Powder. For Adults, Psyllium Intake Should Be 1 To 2 Rounded Teaspoons Or 1 Packet Dissolved In Water Once, Twice Or Three Times A Day Then Followed By A Second Glass Of Liquid. For Children Over 6, Use 1 Teaspoon Level With Half A Glass Of Water. Effects Of Psyllium Usually Manifest 12 To 24 Hours And Sometimes Could Up To 3 Days. The Duration Of Action Is Not Always The Same. Take Psyllium With Full Glass Of Cold Liquid Such Was Water Or Fruit Juice And Then Take Another Glass. Store The Formulation In Tightly Sealed Container Away From Heat, Moisture And Direct Light.Psyllium Can Temporary Cause Bloating Or Flatulence. Start With Small Does And Gradually Increasing The Dosage. Psyllium Absorbs Water So Drink Large Amounts When Taking It. An Intestinal Blockage Could Occur If You Wont Take A Large Amount Of Fluid. Do Not Exceed Recommended Dosages. Psyllium Can Cause Allergic Reactions, Seek Medical Attention If You Develop Allergies. If Pregnant, With Diabetes Or Sufer From Obstructed Bowel Ailment, Consult Your Doctor Also. Do Not Take Psyllium For More Than 1 Week Unless Specifically Ordered By The Doctor. If You Are Over 60 And Want To Take Psyllium, Then Try It Since It Could Not Harm You. Avoid Alcohol Intake Since It Can Cause Irritation To The Gastrointestinal Tract And Interfere With Proper Digestion. It Is Not Recommended For Use By Children Below Six Years Old. Make Sure That You Have Enough Foods Rich In Fiber In Your Diet Such As Cereals, Fresh Fruits And Vegetables. Consult Your Doctor If You Have Any Of The Following Before Taking Psyllium: Heart Disease, A Colostomy Or Ileostomy, Diabetes Mellitus, High Blood Pressure, Kidney Disease, Rectal Bleeding Of Unkown Cause, Difficulty In Swallowing Or Signs Of Appendicitis.
