Psyllium (pronounced sill-E-um) husk is a fiber supplement that’s best known for constipation relief. "But it may also have benefits for metabolism and digestive health," says Vanessa King, RDN, a ...

A mucoid plaque is a term used by some practitioners of alternative medicine. It refers to a buildup of intestinal mucus inside the colon due to unhealthy eating habits. There is currently no evidence ...

Psyllium husk or psyllium powder, which is simply the ground-up husks comes from the seeds of the herb Plantago ovata. Psyllium husk is usually sold as a fiber supplement, but it also acts as a ...