{"product_id":"isabgol","title":"Isabgol","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-overview\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat This Product Does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"benefits-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGently supports healthy, regular bowel movements\u003c\/strong\u003e*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHelps lower cholesterol naturally\u003c\/strong\u003e*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRestores healthy gut bacteria and digestive balance\u003c\/strong\u003e*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"product-usage\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1–2 teaspoons in water or warm milk at bedtime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Ingredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ingredient-highlights\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ingredient-card\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/ingredient-psyllium\" class=\"ingredient-link\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0763\/3767\/6476\/t\/5\/assets\/psyllium.jpg?v=1774876913\" alt=\"Psyllium \/ Isabgol\" class=\"ingredient-img\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ingredient-name\"\u003ePsyllium \/ Isabgol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ingredient-botanical\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlantago ovata\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull Ingredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plantago ovata (Husk)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"product-section\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAyurvedic Energetics\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003ctable class=\"energetics-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRasa (Taste)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMadhura (Sweet), Kashaya (Astringent)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVirya (Potency)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSheeta (Cooling)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVipaka (Post-digestive)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMadhura (Sweet)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDosha Action\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTridoshic fiber; particularly effective for Pitta and Vata-type constipation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"product-section\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3\u003eScience \u0026amp; Research\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003e100% Plantago ovata husk — one of the most extensively evidence-based dietary fibers with over 1,000 published clinical studies. Psyllium provides highly viscous soluble fiber that absorbs 10-20× its weight in water, forming a gel matrix that simultaneously supports constipation (by increasing stool bulk and water content) and diarrhea (by absorbing excess fluid). Psyllium's gel-forming capacity enables bile acid binding — sequestering bile acids in the intestinal lumen forces hepatic conversion of cholesterol to replace bile acids, reducing LDL-C by 5-10% (FDA-approved health claim). Prebiotic fermentation of psyllium in the colon produces short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs: butyrate, propionate, acetate) that nourish colonocytes, reduce colonic inflammation, and support mucosal barrier integrity. Additional evidence supports modest postprandial glucose attenuation through delayed gastric emptying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eClinical Key Functions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColonic mucosal barrier integrity support via butyrate signaling*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePostprandial glucose attenuation through delayed gastric emptying*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10-20× water absorption capacity for optimal stool formation*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSelected Research\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col class=\"research-refs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnderson JW, et al. Long-term cholesterol-lowering effects of psyllium as an adjunct to diet therapy in the treatment of hypercholesterolemia. Am J Clin Nutr. 2000;71(6):1433-1438.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eMcRorie JW Jr. Evidence-Based Approach to Fiber Supplements and Clinically Meaningful Health Benefits, Part 2. Nutr Today. 2015;50(2):82-89.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eBijkerk CJ, et al. Soluble or insoluble fibre in irritable bowel syndrome in primary care? BMJ. 2009;339:b3154.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eFDA Health Claim: Soluble fiber from psyllium husk and risk of coronary heart disease. 21 CFR 101.81.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"product-section\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAyurvedic Philosophy\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eIsabgol (Plantago ovata) is known as Ashwakarna ('horse ear,' describing the seed husk shape) in classical Ayurvedic texts. It occupies a unique pharmacological position as simultaneously Grahi (absorbent) and Snigdha (unctuous) — making it effective for both Atisara (diarrhea) through fluid absorption and Vibandha (constipation) through lubrication and bulk formation. In Ayurvedic dietary science, Isabgol is classified as Pathya (wholesome) for Purishavahasrotas (fecal channels), restoring normal Apana Vayu Gati (downward movement of Apana Vata). The Charaka Samhita's dietary principles emphasize that proper stool formation requires adequate Sneha (unctuousness), Kleda (moisture), and Mala Pachaka Agni (waste-processing fire) — Isabgol supports all three through its unique gel-forming mucilage that absorbs water while remaining lubricating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eClassical Text References\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eBhavaprakasha Nighantu, Dhanya Varga — Ashwakarna\/Isabgol classification as Grahi and Snigdha with Tridoshic properties\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eCharaka Samhita, Sutra Sthana, Chapter 13 (Snehadhyaya) — principles of Sneha (unctuousness) in maintaining Purishavahasrotas health\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eCharaka Samhita, Chikitsa Sthana, Chapter 19 (Atisara Chikitsa) — Grahi Dravyas in diarrheal management and stool normalization\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e","brand":"Sri Sai Nutrients","offers":[{"title":"100 grams","offer_id":46118112067772,"sku":"SSN-ISABGOL","price":35.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0763\/3767\/6476\/files\/Isabgol.jpg?v=1774735945","url":"https:\/\/srisainutrients.com\/products\/isabgol","provider":"Sri Sai Nutrients","version":"1.0","type":"link"}