Botanical Name: Plantago ovata
Plant Part Used: husks,seeds
Processing Method: Drying, Grinding
Psyllium is a soluble fiber derived from the seeds of Plantago ovata, an herb grown mainly in India. Psyllium husk is the main active ingredient in Metamucil, a fiber supplement .Psyllium, similarly to other soluble fibers, passes through the small intestine without being completely broken down or absorbed.Instead, it absorbs water and becomes a viscous compound that might benefits in releiving certain symptoms constipation.Psyllium is a mixture of polysaccharides: pentoses, hexoses, and uronic acids.
100servings per container
Serving Size
Amount/serving | % Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 0g | 0.00% | |
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Saturated Fat 0g | 0.00% | |
Trans Fat 0g | % | |
Cholesterol 0mg | 0.00% | |
Sodium 83.3mg | 3.46% | |
Total Carbohydrate 4.2g | 1.33% | |
Dietary Fiber 75g | % | |
Total Sugars 0g | % | |
Includes 0g Added Sugars | 0.00% | |
Protein 0g | 0.00% |
Vitamin D | 0mcg 0.00% | |
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Calcium | 166.7mg 12.77% | |
Iron | 4.9mg 22.22% | |
Potassium | 916.7mg 19.49% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:
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