Sat isabgol also referred to as Psyllium is a fiber that acts as a gentle, bulk-forming laxative. It passes through the small intestine without being completely broken down or absorbed. Instead, it absorbs water and becomes a viscous compound that benefits constipation, diarrhea, blood sugar, blood pressure, cholesterol, and weight loss. How it works Sat isabgol absorbs water and becomes a thick, viscous compound that resists digestion in the small intestine. Its resistance to digestion allows it to help regulate high cholesterol, triglycerides, and blood sugar levels. It can also aid weight management and relieve mild diarrhea as well as constipation. Constipation– Psyllium is a bulk-forming laxative. It works by increasing stool size and helping relieve constipation. Initially, it works by binding to partially digested food that is passing from the stomach into the small intestine. It then helps with the absorption of water, which increases the size and moisture of stools. The end product is bigger and easier-to-pass stools. Lower blood sugar levels– The gel-forming fibers in psyllium can slow down the digestion of food, which helps regulate blood sugar levels. Because psyllium slows down the digestion of food, people should take it with food, rather than on its own, so it has a greater effect on blood sugar levels. Satiety and weight loss– Psyllium aids appetite control by slowing down stomach emptying and reducing appetite. Decreased appetite and calorie intake may support weight loss. Lower cholesterol levels– Psyllium binds to fat and bile acids, helping the body to excrete them. In the process of replacing these lost bile acids, the liver uses cholesterol to produce more. As a result, blood cholesterol levels decrease. Usage 10g to be mixed with food and taken once daily.
