How Psyllium Husk Helps Manage Cholesterol, Blood Sugar, and Weight

By starting small and drinking plenty of water adding psyllium husk to your diet can help your body run smoothly.
How Psyllium Husk Helps Manage Cholesterol, Blood Sugar, and Weight
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Amy Bragagnini, a registered dietitian, told The Epoch Times that a good friend of hers was struggling with high cholesterol. Her friend’s doctor advised her to make dietary changes, so she turned to Bragagnini, who suggested more fruits and vegetables and less added sugar. But Bragagnini also recommended ground psyllium husk, something her friend hadn’t considered.

“I told her to start slowly and work up to about 5 grams twice a day,” Bragagnini said.

Zena le Roux
Zena le Roux
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Zena le Roux is a health journalist with a master’s in investigative health journalism and a certified health and wellness coach specializing in functional nutrition. She is trained in sports nutrition, mindful eating, internal family systems, and applied polyvagal theory. She works in private practice and serves as a nutrition educator for a UK-based health school.