Psyllium is a viscous, gel forming fibre with properties that have led it to be used for alleviating gastrointestinal discomfort. We previously identified fractions of psyllium differing flow properties. Fraction 1 (F1) forms non-gelling solution containing rhamnose. galactose, and arabinose. 2 (F2) fluid-like mainly xylose arabinose, 3 (F3) has almost identical monosaccharide linkage compositi...

Abstract Consumption of fermentable oligo-, di-, monosaccharides and polyols (FODMAPs) often induces symptoms irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Since FODMAPs dietary fibre (DF) share certain characteristics, IBS-patients have a limited intake DF. Therefore, enrichment low FODMAP model bread (based on 84% wheat starch 16% vital gluten) with various fibres (bamboo, cellulose, psyllium, guar gum) in...

This study focused on evaluating a technique for the psyllium husk mucilage (PHM) purification with simultaneous microencapsulation of curcumin. PHM was extracted with water and purified with ethanol. For the mucilage purification and simultaneous microencapsulation, an ethanolic solution of curcumin was used. After dehydration, the samples were analysed by instrumental techniques and evaluated...

The effect of ispaghula husk on colonic motility of the right and left side was examined in 10 patients with left sided diverticular disease using an untethered pressure sensitive radiotelemetry capsule. After treatment, ispaghula husk reduced mouth to rectum transit by a median of 8.8 hours and the time to midtransverse colon by five hours. In the right colon there was an increase in the media...

Pectin (PE), guar gum (CC), and psyllium (PSY) lower plasma low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol concentrations in guinea pigs with different orders of magnitude by inducing defined alterations in hepatic cholesterol homeostasis (Fernandez et al. 1994. Am.J Clin. Nutr. 59: 869-879; 61: 127-134 and 1995.J Lipid Res. 3 6 1128-1138). To further explore specific mechanisms responsible for the ...

H emorrhoids are a very common condition. Hospitalbased proctoscopy studies show prevalence rates of hemorrhoids in up to 86 percent of patients studied with many in an asymptomatic state. Botanicals used internally and topically can treat early stages of hemorrhoids effectively and can be used as adjuncts in more advanced stages when surgical treatments may be necessary. The roles of butcher’s...