Question: What is the main ingredient in most laxatives?

Answer: We bet that a lot of people have wondered what is the main ingredient in most laxatives so we are glad that you asked. Most laxative medications have a main ingredient called psyllium husk.

Psyllium Husk is a part of a plant called Plantago Psyllium which is native to India and certain parts of the Middle East.

In one third of a cup of Psyllium Husk there is approximately seventy grams of fiber. This is more than two days of the recommended fiber intake for an adult male in one third of a cup. This is a truly astonishing amount of fiber to pack into a third of a cup.

As Psyllium Husk flows travels through the digestive tract it absorbs water, but is not digested. This results in stools that are bulkier, yet softer, which makes them easier to pass.

Psyllium husk also has other attributes that make it very worthwhile to take. It can assist to lower cholesterol, can assist in weight loss, and help to regulate blood sugar.

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