Is the Psyllium Seed Dangerous?

So, is the psyllium seed dangerous? Psyllium seed husk has been used as a fiber supplement for centuries.

It has been used successfully to treat constipation and in later years it has been shown to help in lowering blood pressure¹, colon cancer² and heart disease³.

On the other hand there have been rare cases of where psyllium husk fiber has caused trouble. A few such examples would be:

Anaphylaxis
Trouble breathing
Skin hives
May slow down absorption of nutrients (if used for a long time)

You can find more side-effects in my article 9 Psyllium Husk Side Effects.

In general it is safe to take, but you have to pay attention to your own body. Start with a small dose and see how you feel.

I wouldn't advise that you take a large dose right away and "see what happens". It is much safer to start with even 1/5th of the recommended dose.

My own experience has been positive with psyllium; the worst side-effect I've experienced (as I've mentioned in my other articles) is mild light-headedness.

In summary, if you've heard good things about this soluble fiber supplement then by all means, go ahead and try it. Start with a low dose and if you feel anything odd, contact a professional and consult with them.

References

1: Different effect of psyllium and guar dietary supplementation on blood pressure control in hypertensive overweight patients: a six-month, randomized clinical trial. Clin Exp Hypertens. 2007 Aug;29(6):383-94.
2: Potential synergism between wheat bran and psyllium: enhanced inhibition of colon cancer. Cancer Lett. 1993 Nov 30;75(1):53-8.
3: Effects of soluble dietary fiber on low-density lipoprotein cholesterol and coronary heart disease risk. Curr Atheroscler Rep. 2008 Dec;10(6):473-7.

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