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Ispaghula husk

Known as: husks psyllium, Psyllium Husk, Psyllium Seed Husk 
The husk of the dried ripe seeds of the Plantago psyllium, P. Indica, P. Ovata, and P. Arenaria plants with laxative and cholesterol lowering… 
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2017
2017
Psyllium Husk (Plantago ovata) as a Potent Hypocholesterolemic Agent in Animal, Human and Poultry
2004
2004
Effect of time of administration on cholesterol-lowering by psyllium: a randomized cross-over study in normocholesterolemic or slightly hypercholesterolemic subjects
BackgroundReports of the use of psyllium, largely in hypercholesterolemic men, have suggested that it lowers serum cholesterol as… 
2003
2003
Molecular weight, tertiary structure, water binding and colon behaviour of ispaghula husk fibre
Molecular variables, using aqueous and alkaline extracts, of the polysaccharide from ispaghula husk (IH) were examined using gel… 
2000
2000
The long-term safety and tolerability of ispaghula husk
The safety and tolerability of ispaghula husk, which can now be used as an adjunct to diet for the treatment of mild-to-moderate… 
1998
1998
Dietary fiber, psyllium, attenuates salt‐acceleratedhypertension in stroke‐prone spontaneously hypertensive rats
Objective Although dietary fiber, psyllium seed husk (psyllium), is known to reduce blood glucose and lipid levels, the effect of… 
1995
1995
Mechanisms of LDL-cholesterol lowering action of psyllium hydrophillic mucilloid in the hamster.
Review
1994
Review
1994
Interaction of bile acids and cholesterol with non-systemic agents having hypocholesterolemic properties.
1994
1994
Lipid-lowering efficacy of psyllium hydrophilic mucilloid in non insulin dependent diabetes mellitus with hyperlipidaemia.
The effect of the administration of 3.5 g of psyllium husk twice daily for 90 days was investigated in 24 patients of non insulin… 
Review
1990
Review
1990
Dietary Fiber for Reducing Blood Cholesterol
Soluble dietary fiber, including psyllium, has been shown to have mild to modest cholesterol lowering properties. Psyllium… 
1988
1988
A comparative study of the effects on colon function caused by feeding ispaghula husk and polydextrose
Polydextrose is a new soluble food ingredient which cannot be digested by intestinal enzymes and so may affect colonic function… 
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