Psyllium Husk Positively Alters Gut Microbiota, Decreases Inflammation, and Has Bowel-Regulatory Action, Paving the Way for Physiologic Management of Irritable Bowel Syndrome

We read the wonderful article by Goodoory et al1 in which the benefits of probiotics in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) were highlighted. Psyllium husk supplementation can be efficiently used for the physiologic management of IBS. This occurs through several mechanisms of action, of which 3 are most important. First, psyllium alters the gut microbiota positively. Second, it not only relieves constipation but is a potent bowel-regulating agent. Third, psyllium has anti-inflammatory action in the gut.