Like slippery elm, it contains
a high mucilage content.
Not exact matches
It is thought that most of the health benefits of hepatica come from its
high content in
mucilage, tannins, and flavonoids.
Try to cut your intake of Psyllium husk by half because it is very fibrous and super water - absorbent (due to
high content of
mucilage) and hence, can create a big bulky stool, albeit soft.
This
mucilage acts as a water soluble fiber in the body, but without the
high carbohydrate
content of other fibers.
Flax, like psyllium, has a
high soluble and insoluble fiber
content, and the seeds are commonly used as a treatment for constipation, as their fiber and
mucilage content help to improve stool motility.
This combination of features — omega - 3 fatty acids,
high - lignan
content, and
mucilage gums — is a key factor in the unique health benefits of flaxseeds.