PSYLLIUM HUSK 400mg capsules - Herbal Food Supplement

Psyllium Husk (Plantago Psyllium)

Pure powdered husk. 120 x 400mg in vegetable capsules.

A bulking herb with high levels of fibre which becomes gelatinous with liquid.

Many find the herb valuable when trying a calorie controlled diet. Important to drink regularly when taking this product.

HABITAT AND CULTIVATION The three species that produce Psyllium husks and seeds grow variously throughout southern Europe, north Africa and Asia, especially India, and are widely cultivated. The fruit which contains small pinkish or brown elliptical seeds is harvested in August or September.

CONSTITUENTS Mucilage – arabinoxylan; fixed oil (2.5%) – mainly linoleic acid; starch The seeds contain high levels of essential fatty acids: 40% linoleic acid; 30% -linolenic acid

CAUTIONS A very safe remedy unless taken in large quantities without adequate water – Psyllium can then block the stomach or intestines. On rare occasions this has led to the need for an operation. Can cause flatulence.

PARTS USED: Husks, seeds

• Pure-fil.
• Additive free.
• Suitable for Vegetarians and Vegans.

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• No colours or flavours
• No binders, fillers, glidants or coatings
• No emulsifiers, plasticisers, disintegrants, slow release agents or lubricants
• No synthetic ingredients
• Pure-fil products contain 100% active ingredients
• Nothing genetically modified
• Pure-fil products are suitable for Vegetarians and Vegans
• They are perfect choice for those suffering with allergies, food intolerances, need special dietary requirements or just don’t like to have unnecessary additive when they can have purity