An unfermented gel component of psyllium seed husk promotes laxation as a lubricant in humans.
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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10966900
Conclusion of this study
In contrast with other viscous fibers that are fermented completely in the colon, a component of psyllium is not fermented. This gel provided lubrication that facilitated propulsion of colon contents and produced a stool that was bulkier and more moist than were stools resulting with use of comparable amounts of other bowel-regulating fiber sources.
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