Psyllium husk is not nature's Ozempic, but it is a pretty good source of fiber

The internet calls psyllium husk 'nature's Ozempic,' but according to Boing Boing, that's overselling the story. The evidence for digestion improvement is solid, while the case for managing cholesterol and blood sugar is more modest. What you're really getting is a fiber powder that primarily works by encouraging you to drink more water. It's beneficial, just not the breakthrough supplement internet chatter suggests.

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