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• Part 1 of 3: Basic instructions
• Part 2 of 3: Other uses for digestion
• Part 3 of 3: Other health benefits
• Tips
• Warnings
• Necessities

Psyllium fiber is used as a supplement to help with constipation or other digestive problems.It contains 70% soluble fiber and acts as a laxative by giving your stool more volume. The effectiveness of psyllium fiber largely depends on your own health needs and how you use it.

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Part 1 of 3: Basic instructions

1. Use psyllium fiber to clear blockage. The greatest benefit of psyllium is its ability to clear mild to moderate clogging. Although it is thought to solve a variety of other health problems, those other uses should not be listed on the label.
   • Psyllium fiber increases the bulk of your stool. Because the mass increases, the stool can move more easily through the intestines.
   • In addition, the stool can absorb more moisture. The stools soften so that the bowel movement starts better.
   • Most studies show that psyllium fiber contributes to an increase in stool volume and better bowel movements, and a decrease in overall throughput time. This product is also used as an ingredient in laxatives.
2. Stick to the official instructions. If your doctor has prescribed psyllium fiber, follow his / her instructions regarding dosage and frequency. If you are using psyllium fiber on your own initiative, follow the directions on the label.
   • Usually you should take 1 to 2 teaspoons of psyllium fiber with 250 ml of water or other liquid until the blockage is over. However, the exact dose may vary depending on your age, medical background and response to treatment.
   • It is highly recommended that you consult your doctor before using psyllium fiber, no matter what you intend to take it for.
   • If you have any concerns or questions, call your doctor or pharmacist.
3. Take the supplement with a full glass of water. You can take psyllium fiber as a powder, tablets or biscuits. Make sure you always drink 250 ml of water or another liquid with it.
   • Swallow psyllium tablets with at least 250 ml of water.
   • If you are using powder, dissolve it in 250ml of water. Stir well and drink it immediately. Note that it thickens very quickly if you leave it on.
   • If you are taking psyllium cookies, chew them well before swallowing. Then drink 250 ml of water.

Part 2 of 3: Other uses for digestion

1. Treat diarrhea by mixing psyllium with cottage cheese. Stir about 2 teaspoons of psyllium into 3 teaspoons of fresh cottage cheese until well blended. Eat the mixture right after a meal.
   • Do this twice a day for best results.
   • The consistency of the quark ensures that the psyllium fibers have a different effect. Instead of making the stool softer, it actually makes it firmer.
   • The combination with the cottage cheese also gives your stomach a good dose of probiotics, helping to tackle the cause of the diarrhea.
   • In the hospital, this is used to cure diarrhea in patients who receive nutrition through a tube.
2. Rely on psyllium fiber to balance your digestive system. If you have some form of IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) or some other chronic digestive system problem, you can mix 2 teaspoons of psyllium with 250 ml of water and drink it immediately. Repeat this every day until your problem is resolved.
   • You can also take it with buttermilk or regular milk for a similar effect.
   • Since psyllium contains both soluble and insoluble fiber, it cleans your stomach and speeds up your digestion.
   • A healthy, poison-free stomach and intestine that can get rid of waste products more quickly leads to a healthier and more regular digestive system within a few weeks.
3. Relieves the pain of hemorrhoids and fissures in the anus. Just before going to bed, mix 2 teaspoons of psyllium fiber with warm water until dissolved. Drink this mixture right away.
   • The soluble and insoluble fiber makes it easier to empty your intestines. Soaking up water from the rest of your intestines will soften your stool so you can defecate without hurting.
   • Both fissures and hemorrhoids can be the result of chronic or acute constipation. If you always have hard stools, it will become more and more irritated and the complaints will get worse.
   • Because the stool is softer, the anus does not have to stretch that far. This allows fissures and hemorrhoids to heal better.
4. Treat heartburn. If you often suffer from heartburn or some other condition due to excess stomach acid, take 2 teaspoons of psyllium dissolved in 120 to 250 ml of water or cold milk, after each meal.
   • Both the milk and the psyllium fibers neutralize stomach acid.
   • The psyllium fibers coat the lining of the stomach, intestines and esophagus. This film reduces the burning sensation and damage that excess stomach acid can cause.
   • Psyllium also regulates the amount of acid the stomach produces. Less stomach acid means less irritation.

Part 3 of 3: Other health benefits

1. Lose weight by taking psyllium with lemon water. Mix 2 teaspoons of psyllium with 240 ml of warm water and 1 to 2 teaspoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice. Prepare it just before a meal and drink it immediately.
   • You can also drink the mixture immediately after getting up.
   • The volume that psyllium fiber gets makes you feel full quickly, so you eat less with meals.
   • Psyllium also cleans the gut, so it can help clear up wastes that clog and slow down your digestive system.
2. Keep your heart healthy. Eat a psyllium cookie after meals once a day to keep your heart healthy.
   • You can also eat it immediately after getting up.
   • The fiber in the psyllium cookie is good for cholesterol. Since it is low in fat, it does not contribute to harmful cholesterol.
   • In theory, psyllium coats the walls of your intestines so that your blood cannot absorb cholesterol from other foods. As a result, the cholesterol levels in your blood drop.
3. Fight diabetes by taking psyllium fiber regularly. Dissolve 1 to 2 teaspoons of psyllium fiber in 240 ml of milk or water and drink it after every meal. Do this on a regular basis.
   • As your digestive system digests psyllium, a thick gel forms that coats the walls of your stomach and intestines. This layer ensures that your glucose is broken down and absorbed less quickly. Because your body absorbs glucose more evenly and more slowly, you have less problems with blood sugar fluctuations.
   • If you have diabetes you should not take psyllium with cottage cheese. Due to the imbalance in your body, you can become clogged sooner if you take the psyllium with cottage cheese.

Tips

• You can buy psyllium at the drugstore, pharmacy or sometimes even at the supermarket.
• Prepackaged psyllium fiber is the safest because it cannot contain dust or dirt.
• Unflavored psyllium fiber is generally more effective, but if you find it really dirty you can have something flavored.

Warnings

• Too much psyllium can cause bloating, flatulence or diarrhea.
• If it doesn't go away or if it gets worse, see a doctor.
• Do not take psyllium fiber for more than seven days in a row unless prescribed by your doctor.
• Always drink plenty of water with psyllium fiber. If you don't, your esophagus, throat, or intestines can become blocked.
• Psyllium fibers can affect the absorption of medicines and reduce their effectiveness. Therefore, always take it at least two hours before or after your medication.
• Do not take psyllium fiber if you are chronically constipated. If you use it too often, your digestive system can get used to it, causing it to stop functioning properly when you stop using it. It is better to get enough fiber in your diet by eating lots of fruits, vegetables and whole grains.

Necessities

• Psyllium fibers
• Water, milk or another non-alcoholic drink
• Cottage cheese