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What is psyllium husk? Experts give a verdict on ‘nature’s Ozempic’ and whether to believe the hype - The Independent

Published by The-independent.com By Lydia Spencer-Elliott · 16 August 2026 at 08:00
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What is psyllium husk? Experts give a verdict on ‘nature’s Ozempic’ and whether to believe the hype - The Independent
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Psyllium husk is the latest supplement to become a wellness obsession. But can this humble fibre really live up to the hype? Lydia Spencer-Elliott asks the experts and finds out the truth about weight loss claims

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