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Psyllium Husk Health Benefits

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Louise Lyon

Psyllium husk is a common, high-fiber laxative made from the seeds of a shrub. It’s also used to treat a number of conditions, such as high cholesterol and colon cancer, which may benefit from a high-fiber diet; however, some of these uses do not have proven benefits.