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When combined with water, mucilage forms a gel-like consistency.
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Cynthia Sass, Mph, Rd, Health, 25 Aug. 2023
Additionally, because of the presence of mucilage, certain medications may have limited absorption if taken in combination with slippery elm.
—Allison Knott Ms, Rdn, Cssd, Cdn, Verywell Health, 10 Aug. 2023
In addition to making gumbo naturally creamy and delicious, that liquid, called mucilage, is particularly good at helping cholesterol to leave the body through stool.
—Caroline Picard, Good Housekeeping, 14 June 2023
Sea moss is rich in mucilage, which is a substance that can help to expel mucus from the body.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 15 Dec. 2022
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Cynthia Sass, Mph, Rd, Health, 25 Aug. 2023
Additionally, because of the presence of mucilage, certain medications may have limited absorption if taken in combination with slippery elm.
—Allison Knott Ms, Rdn, Cssd, Cdn, Verywell Health, 10 Aug. 2023
In addition to making gumbo naturally creamy and delicious, that liquid, called mucilage, is particularly good at helping cholesterol to leave the body through stool.
—Caroline Picard, Good Housekeeping, 14 June 2023
Sea moss is rich in mucilage, which is a substance that can help to expel mucus from the body.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 15 Dec. 2022
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“Mucilage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mucilage. Accessed 16 Sep. 2024.
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