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12. Has prebiotic effects

Prebiotics aren't broken down through digestion. They travel to the colon and provide food for microorganisms. Psyllium husk is not technically a prebiotic, but it provides similar benefits. Only a very small number of intestinal bacteria consume psyllium, but it stimulates fermentation and encourages beneficial microbe growth. Psyllium appears to have a greater effect in cases of constipation when it encourages the growth of at least seven types of beneficial bacteria.

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