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Psyllium husk is white fibrous material derived from the outer coating of the psyllium seed. It is considered pure Dietary Fiber and is the only part of the plant used in manufacturing Psyllium products. The husk of Psyllium is the actual coating of mucilage around the seed. It is considered pure dietary fiber and is the only part of the plant used in manufacturing Psyllium products. Psyllium husks are a concentrated source of dietary fiber with many health benefits, composed mostly of hemicelluloses. They are not digested in the small intestine, but are partially broken down in the colon, where they act as a food source for friendly flora. Mostly, they act as a sponge in the intestinal tract, swelling as they absorb water, toxins and waste material. This forms a soft, bulky mass that passes through the colon more quickly and evacuates more smoothly and easily. Psyllium husk contains huge amount of soluble and insoluble natural fibers responsible for its laxative action.