Psyllium seed husks

DAVIDSON M H, MAKI K C, KONG J C, DUGAN L D, TORRI S A, HALL H A, DRENNAN K B, ANDERSON s M, FULGONI V L, SALDANHA L G, OLSON B H (1998) Long-term effects of consuming foods containing psyllium seed husk on serum lipids on subjects with hypercholesterolemia , American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 67, 367-76. 

Pectin, ground psyllium seed husks, karaya gum, tragacanth gum, and agar have also been used, but are not well accepted today. The use of many of these hydrocolloids in frozen confections singly and in combination, is covered by patents too numerous to list. 

Barbera, M. A., and Burns, L. E. (1993). Processes for selectively comminuting and purifying psyllium seed husk. US Patent 5,224,655. 

Nakamura, Y., Yoshikawa, N., Hiroki, L, Sato, K., Ohtsuki, K., Chang, C. C., Upham, B. L., and Trosko, J. E. (2005). P-Sitosterol from psyllium seed husk (Plantago ovata Forsk)... 

Ndife, L. 1. (1993). Method for decreasing the allergenicity of psyllium seed husk by alkaline treatment. US Patent 5,248,502. 

On the other hand, some food companies have chosen to pursue the steps necessary to obtain FDA approval for certain specific health claims for their natural food products. For example, the Kellogg company received approval in 1998 to say that the soluble fiber obtained from psyllium seed husks can help reduce coronary heart disease. General Mills received FDA permission a year later... 

POOH Davidson, M. H., K. C. Maki, ]. C. Kong, et al. Long-term effects of consuming food containing psyllium seed husk on serum lipids in subjects with hypercholesterolemia. Amer J Clin Nutr 1998 67(3) 367-376. 

Fiber, including Psyllium seed husks (a fiber source)... 

Oatmeal cookies, muffins, breads and other foods made with rolled oats, oat bran, or whole oat flour hot and cold breakfast cereals containing whole oats or psyllium seed husk and dietary supplements containing psyllium seed husk Soy beverages, tofu, tempeh, soy-based meat alternatives, and possibly some baked goods Spreads, salad dressings, snack bars, and dietary supplements in softgel form... 

Psyllium gum (gum psyllium) can be extracted from psyllium seed husks (hulls) [93]. The husks themselves are incorporated into products sold to prevent constipation and to a few food products as a source of dietary fiber. The gum is extracted when water or milk is added to these products. 

Soluble fiber in oats and psyllium seed husk and reduced risk of heart disease... 

Synonyms Psyllium gum Psyllium husks Psyllium powd. Psyllium seed husks... 

Yu et al (15) have studied reaction of solid state enzymes on functional properties of psyllium seed husk and observed friat modified psyllium showed improved gelling properties, unproved dispersing effect and more desirable sensory properties and decreased water absorbing capacity. Modified psyllium still contains soluble and insoluble fiber with fewer undesirable properties. Kennedy et al (14) and Fischer et al (13) have developed an efficient, reproducible process for alkaline extraction and fractionation of polysaccharide from husk which can be useful for further biological studies. 

Soluble fiber Irom certain foods (whole oat, barley, psyllium seed husk) Risk of coronary heart disease... 

Soluble fiber (beta glucan) Oats, barley, peas, beans, apple, psyllium seed husk Reduce cardiovascular diseases, protects against some cancers, digestive stimulant, lower total cholesterol... 

Psyllium seed husk and aqueous extract have antihyperglycemic/autidiabetic effects that may he attrihuted to reduced glucose absorption. There are indications that... 

Dietary fiber Psyllium seed husk Wheat bran Hydrolyzed guar gum Improve gastrointestinal function... 

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