Ispaghol HUSK

 

ISPAGHOL;

                              HUSK is a  safest natural fibre that 

                              effectively controls chronic constipation,                                          

intense thirst, 

                           

irregular bowel                  

movement,

          

piles,

           

gastric ulcer,

      

acidity,

         

dysentery

         

 and obesity.

Supplement Fact; (per tbsp)

Calories/ Nutrient                          Amount

Calories                                                              16.75kcal

Fiber                                                                   6.47 g

Sugars                                                                 0 g

Fat                                                                       0.04 g

Protein                                                                 0.39 g

Carbohydrate                                                      6.47 g

Since our body does not digest the carbohydrate in psyllium husk, it contains zero 'net carbs' (total carbohydrate minus fiber) per serving.

Potential Benefits of Using Psyllium Husk (ispghool in Urdu);

Psyllium husk is one of the most popular supplements, so why do people use it.

Here are some potential benefits of this dietary fiber.

1- Decreases Postprandial Blood Glucose,

Psyllium is capable of slowing the post meal release of blood glucose.

When taken alongside a carbohydrate rich meal or snack, the fiber in psyllium slow down the breakdown fo carbohydrates into glucose, there by improving the glycemic response.

Further more, randomized controlled trials support this mechanism of action.

In a randomized controlled trial featuring forty patients with type 2 diabetes, 10.5 grams led to improvements in;

. Fasting blood sugar 163 to 119 mg/dl

. HbA1c 8.5% to 7.5%

. Insulin levels 27.9 to 19.7 μIU/ml

A further study looked into this topic and found similar results.

In a study of 34 men with type  2 diabetes, 5.1 grams of psyllium twice daily led to 11% lower postprandial glucose level.

2- Can Enhance Satiety and Encourage  Weight Loss;

Since psyllium is a bulking agent, it can help with feelings of fullness and satiety.

As  a result, supplementing with psyllium may potentially encourage weight  loss.

There are several studies in this area too, and they demonstrate that the  fiber may be helpful for weight  loss purposes.

In two randomized clinical trials, consuming small amounts (either 3.4g, 

6.8g, or 10.2g ) of psyllium before meals increase satiety levels. Results noted significant decreases in hunger and desire to eat.

 Additionally, randomized controlled trials on psyllium and weight loss do show some signs of effectiveness.

For instance, in an intervention study lasting one year, participants took five grams of psyllium before each meal daily. 

The participants did not change any other dietary habits.

Compared to participant in a rice flour placebo group, individuals taking psyllium lost an average of 1.4 kilograms more weight over the year.

Psyllium Husk May Lower Blood Pressure;

There is some evidence that psyllium husk supplementation may slightly reduce blood pressure, However, there is not a significant amount of high level research in this area. 

That said, a systematic review and meta analysis of existing randomized controlled trails demonstrated that psyllium supplementation has an " Overall lowering effect " On systolic and diastolic blood pressure.