What is Psyllium Husk?Updated a year ago

Psyllium, a soluble fiber derived from the Plantago ovata shrub, is a key ingredient in many fiber products. Grown worldwide, but most commonly in India, each plant can yield up to 15,000 gel-coated seeds, from which psyllium husk is derived.When psyllium husk meets water, it forms a useful gel-like mass, aiding the smooth passage of waste through the intestinal tract. (source)