Just add one or two spoonfuls.
Nearly half of the French population regularly suffers from digestive disorders. They result in a set of symptoms such as stomach aches, intestinal spasms, gas, bloating, diarrhea, constipation or even heartburn. There are natural solutions to relieve them: herbal teas, essential oils, juices, foods… If you have already tried everything, perhaps this remedy will finally allow you to regain intestinal comfort.
It actually contains many benefits for the body. It plays on cardiovascular diseases by reducing blood levels of LDL cholesterol (the bad one) and inflammation markers. It also regulates blood sugar by increasing the food bolus and slowing down digestion, therefore the speed of absorption of carbohydrates. And it is even more renowned for regulating transit, in cases of constipation, diarrhea or bloating.
This famous remedy is psyllium.Psyllium is a plant whose seeds are harvested because their husk contains mucilage, a substance that turns into a gel when it comes into contact with water. explains Emeline Bacot, dietician-nutritionist. These mucilages swell on contact with liquids contained in food and the intestines. “In the case of constipation, this helps increase the volume of stools to facilitate their elimination” continues our interlocutor. “In the case of diarrhea, psyllium helps absorb excess water to restore consistency to the stools.” Finally, it is beneficial for the intestinal microbiota because it promotes the development of good bacteria. So many reasons that make it the ideal ally in case of digestion and transit problems.
Psyllium is an accessible ingredient. Everyone can consume it, including pregnant women and children over 6 years old. The only exceptions are: “People with intestinal or esophageal stricture or any other type of gastrointestinal obstruction because taken in excess, psyllium can increase the risk of intestinal obstruction” warns the specialist. Slight bloating is possible at the beginning of the treatment, especially for people who are used to eating little fiber, but “it’s not abnormal” reassures the expert. All you have to do is regulate your diet and the treatment can be continued. The plant is easily found on the Internet, in pharmacies or drugstores, in the form of capsules or powder to dilute in a glass of water or to incorporate into dishes, sauces, yogurts… No more reason to deprive yourself of it!