Psyllium husks....do they reduce inflammation in the gut?

[Blue-Sky]

Psyllium husks help with both IBS-D or IBS-C.  I suspect that psyllium husks get mixed in with everything else fairly quickly and that the fibers block leaky gut. 

Insoluble fiber promotes the growth of good bacteria in the gut and speeds things up lower down. Soluble fiber slows down digestion but may get broken down fairly quickly in the digestive track. Fiber in general probably helps with water balance in the gut. This might be because of properties of the fiber itself, or just because it blocks inflammation in general. 

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5548066/#b46-ijmm-40-03-0607

https://journals.lww.com/ajg/Citation/2013/09000/Clinical_Data_Support_that_Psyllium_Is_Not.35.aspx

[Scott Adams]

Psyllium powder is being used more and more in gluten-free products as an excellent source of fiber. I do believe that regular use of it can reduce inflammation, especially in those who don't get enough fiber in their diets (most celiacs). Just be careful and make sure you get Psyllium that is labelled "gluten-free," as it can be cross contaminated with gluten.

[Blue-Sky]

Yes making sure it is gluten free is important.  Also psyllium husks products often contain other sugars that can't be digested in the intestine and may make symptoms worse. 

Here is another interesting link on the topic:

https://www.nature.com/articles/nrgastro.2016.197#:~:text=Low dietary fibre induces colonic mucus layer erosion by microbiota,-Hugh Thomas&text=Diets low in fibre markedly,layer%2C according to new research.

[Scott Adams]

True, but your can order pure psyllium powder and that is the only ingredient, just make sure is says gluten-free on the package.