Psyllium Husk Powder: Plant Dietary Fiber
2024-04-30
Psyllium Husk Powder is a natural health food ingredient, and Psyllium Husk Powder mainly comes from the seed coat of Yangche Qianzi plants. Yangcheqian, also known as "White Mangcai", is a perennial herbaceous plant widely distributed in the north and south of China. Its seed shell is rich in various active ingredients, including polysaccharides, phytosterols, flavonoids, alkaloids, terpenoids, betaine, etc.
1. Psyllium Husk Powder Characteristic
(1). Rich in a variety of nutrients and active ingredients: The shell powder of Plantago is rich in dietary fiber, polyphenols, vitamin C, minerals and other nutrients, as well as various active ingredients such as phytosterols, flavonoids, alkaloids, etc.
(2). It has good health functions: The powder of the front shell of the foreign car has various good health effects, such as antioxidant, hypoglycemic, lipid-lowering, and enhancing immunity.
(3). Suitable for a wide range of people to consume: Psyllium Husk Powder is a natural health food ingredient, suitable for people of all ages and different physical conditions to consume.
(4). Easy to absorb and utilize: The nutrients and active ingredients in the front shell powder of the foreign car are easily absorbed and utilized by the human body, and will not cause burden or harm to the body.
(4). Safe and no side effects: The front shell powder of Psyllium Husk is a natural health food ingredient, free from any chemical additives, non-toxic and reliable.
2. The Difference Between Psyllium Husk(Protoconch) And Psyllium Husk Powder
(1). Appearance: The original shell of the front seed shell of a foreign car is a complete seed shell, presenting a brown or yellowish brown sac-shaped structure; The front shell powder of a foreign car is a product that has undergone processing such as crushing and screening, presenting as a light yellow or light brown fine powder.
(2). Ingredients: There are slight differences in the composition between the original shell and shell powder of the front shell of a foreign car. The original shell of the front shell of a rickshaw contains a lot of dietary fiber and some active ingredients, such as polysaccharides, phytosterols, flavonoids, etc; On the other hand, the powder of the front shell of a foreign car is more concentrated, rich in more nutrients and active ingredients, and contains less dietary fiber.
(3). Application: The original shell of the front shell of a foreign car is mainly used in traditional Chinese medicine processing as a medicinal herb; And the powder of the front shell of the foreign car is widely used in the fields of health food and medicine, as a raw material for health food or a functional food additive.
3. Nutritional Ingredient
(1). Dietary fiber
The front shell powder of Yangche contains rich dietary fiber, which can promote gastrointestinal peristalsis, improve intestinal environment, reduce blood lipids, blood sugar, etc.
(2). Polyphenols
The polyphenols in the powder of the front shell of a foreign car, such as anthocyanins and catechins, have strong antioxidant effects and can effectively eliminate free radicals, protecting the body from oxidative damage.
(3). Phytosterol
The powder of the front shell of a foreign car contains abundant β- Sitosterol α- Plant sterols such as ergosterol can lower blood lipids, regulate blood sugar, and enhance immunity.
(4). Flavonoids
The flavonoid substances in the seed shell powder of Yangche, such as apigenin, rutin, indigo naturalis, and cornus bark glycoside, have significant antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-tumor effects.
(5). Alkaloid
The alkaloids contained in the seed shell powder of Yangche, such as indole alkaloids, cycloolefin alkaloids, etc., have various physiological functions such as anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, immune regulation, and blood pressure lowering.
4. Psyllium Husk Powder Benefits
(1). Antioxidant effect
Psyllium Husk Powder is rich in polyphenols and phytosterols, which have strong antioxidant effects. It can eliminate free radicals, reduce the damage of oxidative stress to the human body, and protect cells from oxidative damage.
(2). Hypoglycemic effect
Polysaccharides in the powder can slow down the digestion and absorption of carbohydrates, thus reducing the blood sugar level. It has a significant effect on maintaining blood sugar stability for people with diabetes, pre diabetes and other people.
(3). Hypolipidemic effect
The active ingredients such as phytosterols and flavonoids in the Psyllium Husk Powder can regulate blood lipid metabolism, reduce blood lipid levels, and have important health benefits for people with hyperlipidemia and other conditions.
(4). develop immunity from disease
The polysaccharides and alkaloids rich in the powder of the front shell of the Psyllium Husk can regulate the immune system function, enhance the human immune system, enhance the body's resistance, and prevent the occurrence of diseases.
(5). Improving gut microbiota
Psyllium Husk Powder is rich in dietary fiber, which can promote the growth of intestinal microbiota, regulate the intestinal environment, improve problems such as constipation and diarrhea, and maintain intestinal health.
5. Application
(1). Health food sector
Due to its various health benefits, the powder of the front shell of the foreign car has gradually become one of the main raw materials in the field of health food. At present, there are various products on the market mainly composed of plantain seed shell powder, such as capsules, tablets, beverages, etc., which are widely used to enhance body immunity, reduce blood lipids and blood sugar, and improve intestinal health.
(2). Usage in daily diet
The rice cart seed shell powder can be used as an additive of conventional food, such as mixing flour to make bread, cake and other foods, or adding juice, milk, Congee and other foods in the diet to increase nutrition, promote digestion and healthy diet.
(3). Medical field
The powder of the front shell of the foreign car is also widely used in the pharmaceutical field. For example, it can be prepared into oral medication, injection, and other dosage forms for the treatment of diseases such as hyperlipidemia, hyperglycemia, and obesity.
