Psyllium is a natural grain, similar to oats, wheat and corn but known for its concentrated source of soluble fibre. Psyllium husks have the highest level of soluble fibre known. The amount of soluble fibre in one tablespoon is equivalent to that of fourteen tablespoons of oat bran, offering consumers an efficent way to include soluble fibre in the diet. Psyllium husks can absorb 50-60 times its weight in liquid and waste materials as it passes through the digestive system, acting as a gentle cleansing agent. Psyllium can help prevent and manage conditions such as: Irregular bowel movements, Being overweight, Bowel and colon cancer, Hemorrhoids, Diabetes (be helping control blood sugar levels), High blood cholesterol