Psyllium Husks, Uses, Dosage and Side Effects

Here’s what you need to know about psyllium husks. Check this out.

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0:07 What are psyllium husks?
0:26 Psyllium husks uses
0:29 Psyllium husks benefits
0:49 Psyllium husks dosage
0:58 Psyllium husks side effects

In this video, I’m going to cover what you need to know about psyllium husks.

What are psyllium husks?
Psyllium seed husks come from a plant called plantago ovata. Out of all of the fibers, psyllium has the most soluble fiber.

Psyllium husks uses:
Psyllium husks are mainly used as a natural laxative.

Psyllium husks benefits:

• It may be good for constipation
• It may be good for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
• It may be good for high blood pressure
• It may be good for heart disease
• It may be good for diabetes
• It may be good for cholesterol

How to use psyllium husks:

The amount you may want to consider taking would be about 7 grams per day. Mix this water and drink up. You want to make sure to drink more water to help decrease the potential side effects of psyllium husks.

Psyllium husks side effects:

• Gas
• Abdominal bloating
• Diarrhea
• Constipation
• Nausea
• Headaches
• Allergy
• Decreasing iron
• Decreasing B2
• Decreasing the absorption of fat

Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:
Dr. Berg, 56 years of age is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of The New Body Type Guide and other books published by KB Publishing. He has taught students nutrition as an adjunct professor at Howard University. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.

Disclaimer:
Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients so he can focus on educating people as a full time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

[billyski]

45 years they wanted to cut most of my intestines basically out, I had severe diverticulitis, a doctor from INDIA, said you are to young for me to cut most of intestines out. He recommended that I take Psyllium husk’s, I started with 4 tablespoons a day, after about 20 years, I went down to 3 tablespoons a day, then down to 2 tablespoons a day, I know take 1 tablespoon per day, have not missed a day in 45 years, saved me surgery and probably my life, and rarely have constipation. And to this day I WATCH WHAT I EAT. I never smoked, and have not drink in 51 years, and I just turned 82, AND I exercise, don’t run anymore, but walk 1-2 miles everyday.

[mayanovak]

I love that I can look up literally any health/medical topic and he has a video on it

[flashmakesense]

Every time I'm looking into something health wise dr. Berg has a video about it 😂 I really love this channel

[rinunculartoo]

I have been consuming Psillium husks for 40 years, at 20 I was diagnosed with IBS, which eventually turned out to be caused by gluten intolerance.
However, eating the psillium did me so much good, I carried on with it all my life, never get constipated.

[nasimahmad]

As always, it's a pleasure learning from your videos, Dr. Berg. Taking just a teaspoon of Ispaghol (psyllium) a day in water dramatically improved my sugar and cholesterol levels, along with other minor lifestyle changes such as diet and regular exercise. One thing I wish to add though is that taking psyllium with water straight away can be very disturbing to the digestive system causing bloating, cramps and even constipation. For this reason, many people in Pakistan and India soak psyllium in a bowl of water for eight hours before consuming. Basically, in the morning I put a teaspoon of psyllium in a bowl, add a glass of water and stir well, and then cover with a saucer. About 8 hours later and 30min before dinner you will see it having turned into a thick gel-like liquid. Give it a few stirs and drink before dinner. If you want even better results mix in a teaspoon of olive oil into the bowl before drinking. It's a game changer for sure. Wishing everyone good health and happiness.

[shoa]

I use psyllium in keto baking to hold everything together and to add much needed fiber to the diet. I absolutely love the stuff. My bum bum approves!

[Kenya]

This thing does wonders. My doc prescribed this to me in Finland, not the powder, ind but granulated husks, consume it with yogurt or oatmeal. Been having regular bowemovement from once a week to everyday

[vickimoseley]

I tried this for lowering my cholesterol, after about 4 months, my cholesterol was down 10% from 229 to 109. I just took 1 tsp per day of psyllium (not Metamucil as it has all kinds of other stuff in it). Plus, I’ve had all the other benefits ;)

I just measured out 7 grams and it’s just under 1 tablespoon. We appreciate it when you add amounts!

[judsjo]

Thank you Doc, I have been getting Nausea and Dizziness after using this Product and you are the only one in all my search that identified the issues I am having

[junglercan]

Thank you Dr Berg. I tried psyllium husk and I definitely had great results. Before taking it I wasn’t even aware that I was constipated. After taking it I was like wow that is how it should be then :) Much softer, bigger and easy stools. This is how I take it. I mix 20-25 gr of psy with water (room temp) and drink every morning. I use the powder form. Put the powder into glass, add water (250-300 ml), stir it fast, drink it immediately after stirring. Dont wait for a second, if you wait powder absorbs all the water and becomes jelly. I also drink another glass of plain water afterwards. Try to drink more water during the day, since psy husk is absorbing more water from your body when doing its job.

[badkitty]

Reading up on psyllium fiber (not capsules). Studies I’ve seen that if psyllium is low in lead —get organic—it can not only reduce the risk of intestinal cancer but also lower risk of breast cancer.

[jakedrago]

Mix psyllium husk in coffee along with unsweetened cocoa powder unsweetened bakers chocolate and a fat of choice ( butter, heavy cream etc ) sweetener of choice blend and chill will make a keto chocolate pudding

[bluebutterflywellness]

I LIVE on psyllium husks. Have for years! ❤❤❤

[lianeisme]

Can you do a video on radiation damage to bowel after cervical cancer or prostate cancer. How to repair after cancer please.

[LENNY]

Look, I like fried cutlets (chicken, turkey, beef, pork, whatever) and scratched my head over replacing the breading. Found that a spoon of psyllium and a spoon of ground flax seed with (coconut, almond, quinoa) flour worked very well, and the herbs and spices covered any difference in flavours. Also, it's nice sometimes to stir a dollop into a mug of hot water in the morning, and sip it while catching up on news. Keep a spoon handy to stir, though.

[salvatorelicata]

You have the real scoop.
Thanks doc.
I liked and subscribed!

[maxibake]

Yay. Now that's something I do have in our cupboard. Lol. Thank you for sharing this important information with us all, & take care of you & yours too. ❤🙂🐶

[cynthiawendell]

Thanks for the video Dr. Berg. I have never tried this since my bowels work fine. Still like to learn new things. Have a great day

[bobo-sikw]

I take the Organic brand every other day, it does a good clean sweep of the Colon if done correctly. A friend told me he has been polyp free since taking it. I think it may help against diverticulitis.

[Fly_high]

In Pakistan every house has this.
But now I found out we were curing few issues and causing some more issues same time.
Such as not taking enough water. Gas problem.
Iron deficiency.
Also in constipation some people consume this as a cure but now I got it why they end up in more problems.
Thanks doctor for such a informative video!