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Psyllium: Intestines
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Psyllium may ... help to lower blood levels of sugar and cholesterol. Psyllium can stick to cholesterol contained foods, keeping it from being absorbed by the body and forcing it to be eliminated in the intestines. It may also trap and eliminate bile acids. Bile is needed to digest fats, and if the bile is lost it must be replaced.
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Psyllium slows the absorption from the intestine of some nutrients and may change the rate of absorption of some medications. Some nutrients that may be absorbed more slowly include zinc, calcium, iron, and vitamin B12. Carbohydrates are absorbed more slowly, which may make it necessary for insulin-dependent diabetics to adjust their insulin dose. Psyllium may ... slow down or decrease the absorption of certain medications, including antibiotics, warfarin, digoxin, and nitrofurantoin. To avoid this problem, psyllium should not be taken within one hour of taking other medications. Apart from affecting speed of absorption, psyllium is not known as of 2002 to interact with any standard pharmaceuticals.
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Psyllium that has not been processed properly may contain chemicals that could cause kidney damage. Individuals with kidney conditions should only use psyllium with the supervision of a healthcare professional. Individuals with conditions that could restrict the esophagus or intestines should avoid psyllium, and individuals with diabetes may want to take sugar-free psyllium products and monitor their blood sugar more closely.
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Psyllium increases the bulk of stool and decreases the transit time. This dilutes the concentration of potential carcinogens in the stool. It ... decreases the exposure of intestinal wall to the toxic compounds found in the stool.
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