: the seed of a fleawort (especially Plantago psyllium) that has the property of swelling and becoming gelatinous when moist and is used as a mild laxative
called also psyllium seed
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Seek out whole, unflavored psyllium husks (rather than psyllium powder).
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Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appétit, 15 Mar. 2024
If people want to turn to a fiber supplement in these cases, Yancy said supplements such as psyllium husk are fine, so long as people follow instructions on the label.
—Kristen Fischer, Health, 15 Mar. 2024
Sometimes eggs are great for binding (like flaxseed, psyllium husk or starches), whereas other times they’re needed to leaven the dough (like aquafaba or baking soda).
—Charlotte Druckman, Washington Post, 8 Feb. 2024
There have been many studies on the safety of psyllium’s long-term use.
—Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 27 July 2023
Soluble fiber is found in whole grains and is especially abundant in oats, barley, and psyllium—an isolated fiber made from the husks of the psyllium seed.7 Those with type 2 diabetes or who want to reduce risk.
—Willow Jarosh, Ms, Rd, Health, 29 Mar. 2023
These products are a combination of starches, a leavening agent, and psyllium husk fiber (a gluten-free plant fiber that aids in thickening).
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 24 Aug. 2023
Metamucil's psyllium fiber, derived from the psyllium husk, can help add bulk to your stool and eliminate waste from your digestive tract.
—Christine Byrne, Men's Health, 13 Dec. 2022
Each capsule contains an all-natural psyllium husk, which helps to support overall gastrointestinal health by promoting regularity and cleansing the colon.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 27 July 2023
Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appétit, 15 Mar. 2024
If people want to turn to a fiber supplement in these cases, Yancy said supplements such as psyllium husk are fine, so long as people follow instructions on the label.
—Kristen Fischer, Health, 15 Mar. 2024
Sometimes eggs are great for binding (like flaxseed, psyllium husk or starches), whereas other times they’re needed to leaven the dough (like aquafaba or baking soda).
—Charlotte Druckman, Washington Post, 8 Feb. 2024
There have been many studies on the safety of psyllium’s long-term use.
—Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 27 July 2023
Soluble fiber is found in whole grains and is especially abundant in oats, barley, and psyllium—an isolated fiber made from the husks of the psyllium seed.7 Those with type 2 diabetes or who want to reduce risk.
—Willow Jarosh, Ms, Rd, Health, 29 Mar. 2023
These products are a combination of starches, a leavening agent, and psyllium husk fiber (a gluten-free plant fiber that aids in thickening).
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 24 Aug. 2023
Metamucil's psyllium fiber, derived from the psyllium husk, can help add bulk to your stool and eliminate waste from your digestive tract.
—Christine Byrne, Men's Health, 13 Dec. 2022
Each capsule contains an all-natural psyllium husk, which helps to support overall gastrointestinal health by promoting regularity and cleansing the colon.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 27 July 2023
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psyllium
noun
psyl·li·um
ˈsil-ē-əm 
1
: fleawort
2
: psyllium seed
also
: the husks of psyllium seed
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