Recent news on Psyllium

irritable bowel syndrome  -  25 May 2007
AllAfrica.com,Psyllium, a natural vegetable fiber, is a also a soluble fiber. You can buy psyllium supplements (some brand names: Fiberall, Metamucil, Perdiem) to drink

Psyllium Fiber Recommended for Cholesterol Benefits on the TODAY Show  -  May 11, 2007
PR Web (press release),During the discussion Joy recommended psyllium fiber as the best type of fiber for cholesterol reduction. Studies indicate that soluble fiber, like the kind

Eat your way to lower cholesterol  -  May 20, 2007
Seattle Times,Another is to mix 1 tablespoon of psyllium husk (this is the type of soluble fiber found in Metamucil) with a glass of water once a day.

SMARTBRAN(TM) Attracts Attention of James Beard Award Winner ...  -  May 15, 2007
NPIcenter (press release),SmartBranâ„¢ is the first certified organic high-fiber cereal with psyllium. The new cereal features three great sources of dietary fiber from psyllium,

Pom Wonderful, P&G successfully complete NDI notifications; AHPA ...  -  May 6, 2007
NPIcenter (press release),P&G's Psyllium hemicellulose. On November 21, 2006, FDA acknowledged receipt of a notification from The Proctor & Gamble Company for an NDI identified as

Depreciation of dollar puts isabgol traders at a loss  -  May 2, 2007
Economic Times,One of them is Unjha-based psyllium husk (isabgol) small-scale exporters industry. The Rs 300-350-crore industry is feeling the heat due to depreciation of

Bikini boot camp: Drop a dress size and lose a stone in just two weeks  -  May 21, 2007
Daily Mail,For added fibre (essential to weight loss) and again to help keep you satiated, take a heaped teaspoon of psyllium husks in a full glass of water before

The 2-day refresher  -  May 18, 2007
DetNews.com,Herbal cleaning formula: Buy pills that contain herbs such as cascara sagrada, black cohosh, burdock powder, psyllium seed husk, beet fiber from a health

Some herbs and juices may help with arthritis pain  -  May 16, 2007
Daily Press,Fiber (bran or psyllium) may reduce absorption of the heart medicine Lanoxin (digoxin). The anti-seizure medicines you mention are best taken with food to

Size, fillings affect health value, calories of wrap-style sandwiches  -  May 15, 2007
NewsOK.com (subscription),If you have high blood cholesterol, you might specifically look for choices that supply more soluble fiber with ingredients such as oats or psyllium (a

AGS: Geriatricians Go Slow with Newer Chronic Constipation Therapies  -  May 8, 2007
MedPage Today,Of the bulking agent laxatives, only psyllium has been studied in randomized clinical trials and found beneficial in the general population.

Gawler Races Report  -  May 5, 2007
Virtual Form Guide,A three-quarters of a length winner Tatsuhara is by General Nediym from the Military Plume mare Psyllium. Tatsuhara was mid-field in the early stages and

Medical Edge -- Antibiotics can treat diverticulitis  -  Apr 27, 2007
Post-Bulletin,The other type of fiber -- "functional fiber" (old term: soluble fiber) -- such as psyllium has a weaker effect on stool bulk but possibly helps prevent

Another Viewpoint: Fiber Folly Finally Fizzled  -  May 12, 2007
The Common Voice,Bolletino Chimico Farmaceutico, Milan. J Stevens, et al. Effect of psyllium gum and wheat bran on spontaneous energy intake. Am J Clin Nutr. 1987; 46: 812.

FDA Issues Order on Granular Psyllium Laxative Products  -  Apr 11, 2007
Facts and Comparisons,This latest ruling is based on reports of esophageal obstruction related to the use of psyllium laxatives in granular doseform. Reports of these occurrences

Konsyl Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is Only Kosher Certified Psyllium ...  -  Mar 31, 2007
PR Web (press release),Konsyl Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is the only kosher certified psyllium manufacturer in the United States. Easton, MD (PRWEB) March 31, 2007 -- Konsyl

Exercises And Diet: Best Natural Ways Of Reducing Ldl Cholesterol  -  Apr 22, 2007
Best Syndication,Curcumin derived from turmeric and Psyllium fiber have been proved very effective in reducing cholesterol. 4.Poliocosanol is a derivative of wax which is

Medications bring relief from gastrointestinal problems  -  Apr 23, 2007
Jurnalo,Linseed and psyllium are mild laxatives that soften the stool, Sellerberg said. But not every herbal remedy is without side effects.

Nutrition Wise: Energy Density, Beer, Choosing Cereal  -  Apr 10, 2007
Kansas City infoZine,If you have high blood cholesterol, you might specifically look for choices that supply more soluble fiber with such ingredients as oats or psyllium (a

Naturopathy: Herb that helps lower cholesterol  -  Apr 4, 2007
New Straits Times,Soluble fibre, found in vegetables, fruits, oat bran, beans, peas and other psyllium products can help to lower the serum cholesterol and LDL-cholesterol.

New thoughts on constipation  -  Apr 3, 2007
DetNews.com,And if you don't fancy bran, then products like psyllium and methylcellulose work. Names include Metamucil and Fiberall. You also can make your own stool

Advice about constipation and laxatives has changed  -  Apr 3, 2007
SouthCoastToday.com,And if you don't fancy bran, then products like psyllium and methylcellulose work. Names include Metamucil and Fiberall.

Not so fast: Is that decadent brownie really full of beans?  -  Mar 31, 2007
The Free Lance-Star,But little did he know, I had just read research showing that soy products and psyllium fiber, found in Metamucil, lowered cholesterol.

roy pIrRUNg column: Effective ways to lower, maintain your ...  -  Mar 30, 2007
Sheboygan Press,Oat cereal, and those containing flaxseed or psyllium, along with all types of fruits, especially, apples, blackberries, citrus fruits, currants, grapes,

BJP rebels up the ante, write to Governor seeking CBI inquiry  -  Mar 28, 2007
Expressindia.com,The list included one each for chiku, kesar mangoes, cumin, psyllium husk, potato, onion and vegetables. * Consider considering: Agriculture Minister

Food for Thought: Digestive Health  -  Apr 2, 2007
TheHorse.com,Besides setting up feeding stations in areas free of sand and dirt, feeding psyllium is a great adjunct in some geographic areas to manage sand ingestion.

Be choosy about carbs  -  27 Mar 2007
Rocky Mountain News,Best foods for soluble fiber: ground psyllium seeds, oat bran, rice bran, oatmeal, barley, lentils, brussels sprouts, peas, kidney, lima, black, navy,

Fill up on fibre  -  Mar 25, 2007
Toronto Sun,Soluble fibre, found in lentils, legumes, oat bran, oatmeal, flax, psyllium, barley and pectin-rich fruits such as apples and strawberries,

Britain's leading holistic health practitioner answers your questions  -  Mar 24, 2007
Telegraph.co.uk,Take some psyllium husks and aloe vera juice twice a day, or even try my Joshi Detox Capsules, a blend of ayurvedic herbs that will naturally encourage more

FAST FACTS: Make Your Own Pet Food  -  Mar 20, 2007
CBS 4,Fill a bowl with 2 cups of water and whisk everything (non-meat) except the psyllium. If you had to replace liver with Vitamin A/D or replace heart with

Special Cookies, Candy Could Help Lower Cholesterol  -  Mar 15, 2007
10News.com,A fiber called psyllium and plant extracts called sterols. These ingredients have been shown to help block the absorption of cholesterol in the blood.

Barbara Lippert's Critique: A Gut Feeling  -  Mar 25, 2007
Adweek,It's all-natural psyllium, to be specific, and that's why there's a delicate wheat graphic silhouetted over the woman's naked back towards the end of the

Certain Junk Foods Could Lower Your Cholesterol  -  Feb 26, 2007
CBS 42,Also, Right Direction says the psyllium in its cookies could interfere with the absorption of certain medications, so check with your doctor.

Value addition key to commodity boom  -  Mar 21, 2007
Economic Times,Psyllium husk or isabgol products, another large commodity traded in mandis of Gujarat can now be found as part of diet in the US homes.

Imagine the fun and games at Airbus  -  Mar 3, 2007
Globe and Mail,When we heard the news, we nearly choked on our morning cocktail of five Centrum Silvers accompanied by our usual psyllium-fibre Count Choculas with a

Gutsy ads promote beauty in the bowel  -  Mar 23, 2007
Canada.com,...gorgeous guts," writing on his blog that "while psyllium powder does lower cholesterol, its effects are modest and won't make your colon more beautiful.

When dogs mock attack  -  Mar 22, 2007
Norman Transcript,Divide one heaping teaspoon each of psyllium husks, chopped sprouted wheat grass and either pumpkin squash or mashed lima beans into five or six tiny

Real Health: Keep Cholesterol in Check  -  Mar 7, 2007
Mother Earth News,Water-soluble fiber (such as that found in oats, apples, beans and psyllium seeds) is best at lowering cholesterol. A 2003 study published in the Journal of

Nigeria: Irritable Bowel Syndrome  -  Mar 1, 2007
AllAfrica.com,Psyllium, a natural vegetable fiber, is a also a soluble fiber. You an buy psyllium supplements (some brand names: Fiberall, Metamucil, Perdiem) to drink

Tea, vinegar for chronically dry skin  -  Mar 20, 2007
Newsday,So can adding psyllium, another source of soluble fiber. Fish oil, pomegranate juice, walnuts, almonds and even a little dark chocolate can be part of a

Be Beautiful on the Inside  -  Mar 19, 2007
Wall Street Journal (subscription),...eating disorders, Mr. Podiak says the company isn't worried because Metamucil isn'ta drug but a natural fiber supplement made with the grain psyllium.

MUSC Doctor Finds High-Fiber Diets And Fiber Supplements Play A ...  -  Mar 19, 2007
Medical News Today (press release),The participants were then randomized to either the DASH high-fiber diet (nearly 28 g of fiber per day) or to a fiber supplement (psyllium) on top of their

High fiber may cut marker for inflammation  -  Mar 15, 2007
NutraIngredients-usa.com,Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet or fiber-supplemented diet (30 g/d psyllium), after a consuming a baseline diet for three weeks.

Eat up your weetabix to stay regular  -  Mar 13, 2007
Daily Mail,Finally, try psyllium (available from health food stores). I suggest using only the husks, not the seeds themselves, as the latter can lodge in intestinal

Cutting high-fat foods may not be the answer  -  Mar 13, 2007
The News Journal,The biggest difference is that Kerner's patients are put on supplements like psyllium and flaxseed to lower their blood sugar level and blood pressure.

The power of five: fabulous fiber  -  Mar 6, 2007
Elmira Star-Gazette,The soluble fiber in fruits, oatmeal, oat bran, psyllium (Metamucil etc.) may make your healthy diet less socially desirable. If you have gas,

Exercise, Diet, Supplements Play Role In Lowering Cholesterol ...  -  Mar 5, 2007
Medical News Today (press release),A dosage of 5 grams of blond psyllium seed husks a day may lower levels of total cholesterol by 3 percent to 14 percent. Other cholesterol-lowering options

Rx for Readers  -  Mar 1, 2007
Jerusalem Post,The bulk content of your diet can be increased by taking psyllium (Metamucil) or methylcellulose. The dose for both is one tablespoon up to three times

New Science-Based Guide To Natural Fat-Loss  -  Mar 2, 2007
Medical News Today (press release),Psyllium, pectin, and guar gum are other soluble fibers that work similarly. * 5-HTP (5-Hydroxyl-L-tryptophan): Due to high-stress, many people in America

Could A Cookie Help Cholesterol?  -  Feb 26, 2007
WTVF,The secret to the cookies, called Right Direction, is a fiber called psyllium and plant extracts called sterols. Dr. Anne Goldberg, a Washington University

The Natural Fat-Loss Pharmacy by Dr. Harry Preuss  -  Feb 26, 2007
EurekAlert (press release),Psyllium, pectin, and guar gum are other soluble fibers that work similarly. 5-HTP (5-Hydroxyl-L-tryptophan): Due to high-stress, many people in America

Industry is forming around idea of detoxifying your body  -  25 Feb 2007
Nashua Telegraph (subscription),And he loaded up on fiber like never before – for breakfast, smoothies loaded with ColonAid (its main ingredient is psyllium husks); for lunch, salads;

New Fiber Supplement - Psyllium and Inulin Blend for Maximum ...  -  Feb 24, 2007
PR Web (press release),Natural psyllium fiber has been recognized as the "Best Choice" for those who need fiber for medical reasons. Studies have proven psyllium's cholesterol

Buying Natural Doesn't Necessarily Mean Buying Safe  -  Feb 20, 2007
PR Newswire (press release),Group also notes various studies which suggest that improperly prepared fiber cleansers -- especially those made from psyllium -- may have a tendency to

Troutman alleges FBI ruining her good name  -  Jan 30, 2007
Chicago Tribune,Troutman said Monday that she was not present during the searches, but she believes that the powder agents found was psyllium husk, a supplement that she

Troutman: Raid found supplement, not drug  -  Jan 29, 2007
Chicago Tribune,Troutman said today that she was not present during the searches, but believes that the powder taken was psyllium husk, a supplement that she takes several

Some ways to avoid a tough problem  -  Feb 23, 2007
Donegal News (subscription),Try linseed or psyllium husks. Eat more fruit and vegetables. Eat foods rich in magnesium and calcium: Magnesium and calcium are minerals that are excellent

New Snacks Claim To Lower Cholesterol  -  Feb 20, 2007
CBS 5,A fiber called psyllium and plant extracts called sterols These two ingredients have been shown to help block the absorption of cholesterol into the blood.

Dr. Malloy: Five-Step Plan To Lower Cholesterol  -  Feb 18, 2007
NBC5.com,Step #4 -- Consider supplements, such as: blond psyllium (as in Metamucil); fish oil or flaxseed oil (two to four grams a day); or Niacin (Vitamin B-3),

Amigo Health Labs has the Skinny on Weight Loss  -  Feb 17, 2007
PR Web (press release),The Amigo Cleanse is for the detoxification of the body for overall health including psyllium and fennel seed, which increases the production of digestive

New Fiber Convenience Pack - Provides Most Fiber per Dose and is ...  -  Feb 15, 2007
FinanceVisor.com (press release),Made of 100% psyllium, primarily soluble fiber, Konsyl Original powder is gentle and non-addictive, helping to effectively normalize the bowel without

It's possible that cholesterol can get too low  -  Feb 14, 2007
Daily Press,Adding psyllium, another source of soluble fiber, is also useful. Fish oil, pomegranate juice, walnuts, almonds and even a little dark chocolate can be part

Think liver before over-indulging  -  Feb 12, 2007
New Straits Times,Herbs such as psyllium husk, slippery elm and chamomile may be beneficial in soothing the digestive tract. • Supplementing your diet with a combination of

Roughage is ready to help you with weighty tussles  -  Feb 6, 2007
Orlando Sentinel,And psyllium, the fiber component of many mass-market supplements, also helps with lowering cholesterol and moderating blood-glucose levels, says Pat Baird,

Troutman: Substance was fiber, not drugs  -  Jan 30, 2007
Chicago Sun-Times,Troutman told a reporter that she would “bet you your salary� that the powdery substance was “psyllium husk,� a dietary fiber she uses “seasonally� to clean

Troutman: Substance was fiber, not drugs  -  Jan 29, 2007
Chicago Sun-Times,Troutman told a reporter that she would "bet you your salary" that the powdery substance was "psyllium husk," a dietary fiber she uses "seasonally" to do

ANIMAL DOCTOR Special diet for cat eases constipation  -  Jan 12, 2007
Houston Chronicle,Several readers have found that a daily tablespoon of mushed lima beans or canned pumpkin, or a teaspoon of psyllium husks every four to six days mixed into

BLADDER CANCER TREATABLE AND OFTEN CURABLE  -  Jan 6, 2007
Charlotte Sun-Herald,It shouldn't all come from inulin or psyllium, or any other pure-fiber product. Vegetables, fruits and whole grains count as valuable fiber sources.

To Your Good Health  -  Jan 6, 2007
Pocono Record,Dear Dr. Donohue: Can you give me some information about this new fiber supplement inulin? Is it better for me than the psyllium I get in Metamucil?

The urge to purge  -  Jan 16, 2007
Indianapolis Star,Psyllium Husk -- "fiber-rich for detoxification and elimination." Milk Thistle -- "Used since Greco-Roman times as an herbal remedy for a variety of

Disputed detox diets gain pure-minded fans  -  Jan 7, 2007
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette,And he loaded up on fiber like never before – for breakfast, smoothies loaded with ColonAid (its main ingredient is psyllium husks); for lunch, salads;

Take It Slow on the Seasonal Run for Supplements  -  Jan 12, 2007
St. Paul Asian American Press,Some people are using supplements of psyllium and other fibers like barley and guar gum for weight loss. Like some pharmaceuticals, they can prevent fats

In Pursuit of a Body That's Pure  -  Jan 6, 2007
Kitsap Sun (Subscription),Lounging on sofas, the guests quietly talk — of psyllium, stomachs, digestion and hunger. "You should have seen what came out of me!

Medical Edge: Omega-3 acids have benefits but don't reduce cholesterol  -  Dec 30, 2006
Bryan College Station Eagle,Supplements such as plant stanol and sterol esters (in capsules or fortified foods) or the soluble-fiber psyllium (found in Metamucil) can also be taken.

The woman who spent Christmas at the world's toughest detox resort  -  Dec 28, 2006
Daily Mail,...detox drinks - a mixture of psyllium husks (a natural laxative), betonite clay (which is meant to draw toxins from the body) and a dash of fruit juice.

Tortilla Chips To Lower Blood Cholesterol?  -  Dec 26, 2006
Canada Free Press,A daily dose of five grams of psyllium three times a day with meals also lowers LDL. In another study, black tea consumed three times a day for three weeks

'Tis the colon-cleansing season  -  Dec 24, 2006
Anchorage Press,Addendum: Unless of course the diet you're on is a colon-cleansing diet, one that's high in fiber and with supplements like psyllium husks or pumpkin seeds.

Tortilla Chips To Lower Blood Cholesterol?  -  26 Dec 2006
Canada Free Press,A daily dose of five grams of psyllium three times a day with meals also lowers LDL. In another study, black tea consumed three times a day for three weeks

Isabgol price war set to generate heat  -  Dec 13, 2006
Economic Times,AHMEDABAD: Unjha, the biggest market for trading in psyllium husk or isabgol, in India is likely to witness a price war in the coming rabi.

BI Nutraceuticals expands organic line to meet demand  -  Dec 5, 2006
NutraIngredients-usa.com,The California-based manufacturer has added organic anise seed, fennel seed, ginger root, licorice root, psyllium and slippery elm.

'Tis the colon-cleansing season  -  Dec 24, 2006
Anchorage Press,Addendum: Unless of course the diet you're on is a colon-cleansing diet, one that's high in fiber and with supplements like psyllium husks or pumpkin seeds.

Have A Megamuffin While You Wait  -  Nov 29, 2006
Methuselah Foundation,Psyllium husk is not entered in DWIDP or the USDA database. I have seen WILDLY variant nutrition info on the web, some of which is patently wrong.

HOW TO TURN THE YULETIDE  -  Dec 11, 2006
Glasgow Daily Record,Supplements for boosting digestion include Psyllium husk powder that can be added to juice or water and taken twice daily.

Omega-3s won’t reduce cholesterol  -  Dec 10, 2006
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette,Supplements such as plant stanol and sterol esters (in capsules or fortified foods) or the soluble-fiber psyllium (found in Metamucil) can also be taken.

Understanding Cholesterol  -  Dec 7, 2006
LongIslandPress.com,Some alternative therapies for elevated cholesterol levels include artichoke extract, barley, garlic extract, oat bran, blond psyllium or Metamucil,

Death Begins In The Colon  -  Dec 6, 2006
saWorship.com,I recommend psyllium with additional herbs added. These herbs perform a myriad of benefits to the body, from healing the intestinal walls to killing

BI Nutraceuticals Expands Product Line with New Organic Ingredients  -  Dec 4, 2006
NPIcenter (press release),...announced the availability of six new organic ingredients, including anise seed, fennel seed, ginger root, licorice root, psyllium and slippery elm.

Back to basics  -  Dec 2, 2006
NEWS.com.au,Consider adding water-soluble, mucilaginous fibres such as psyllium seeds and flaxseeds to your diet. These can be ground up and added to food.

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