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Psyllium is a soluble fiber used primarily as a gentle bulk-forming laxative in products such as Metamucil. It comes from a shrub-like herb called Plantago ovata that grows worldwide but is most common in India. Each plant can produce up to 15,000 tiny, gel-coated seeds, from which psyllium husk is derived.
Because soluble fiber softens stool and adds bulk, psyllium is most commonly used as a gentle laxative, or a means to stay regular. Some people take psyllium to improve symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, which causes bloating, irregularity and digestive discomfort.