{"product_id":"madbarn-psyllium-husk-1kg","title":"MadBarn Psyllium Husk 1KG","description":"\u003cp\u003ePsyllium husk powder is a plant-derived soluble fiber used to support digestive regularity and gut health in horses. It absorbs water as it moves through the digestive tract, helping support normal motility and manure consistency, which is beneficial for horses exposed to sand, dietary changes, or environmental stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports normal intestinal motility and manure consistency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplies fermentable fiber to support hindgut function and microbial diversity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides functional \u0026amp; soluble fibers suitable for metabolic horses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports digestive health in horses exposed to sandy or stressful conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePsyllium is derived from the husk of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlantago ovata\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eseeds, a plant traditionally cultivated in parts of Asia and the Mediterranean. The husk is rich in soluble fiber and mucilage, a gel-forming polysaccharide that expands when hydrated. These properties make psyllium a functional dietary fiber used to support normal digestive function in horses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen consumed, psyllium absorbs and retains water within the gastrointestinal tract, forming a hydrated gel that contributes to normal intestinal transit and manure consistency. This water-holding capacity helps maintain hydration of intestinal contents, which may be particularly relevant during periods of travel, environmental stress, or dietary change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePsyllium also provides fermentable fiber fractions that can serve as a substrate for beneficial microbes in the hindgut. Microbial fermentation of psyllium fiber contributes to the production of short-chain fatty acids, including butyrate and propionate, which are involved in supporting normal intestinal epithelial function and overall hindgut integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResearch in horses and other species further suggests that psyllium's viscous gel structure may slow the rate of carbohydrate digestion and absorption, contributing to more moderated post-meal glucose responses when used as part of a balanced diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-tab-title\"\u003eDirections for Use:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsult with nutritionist or veterinarian prior to use. 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