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Psyllium Husk
supplementSoluble fiber supplement for digestive health, cholesterol management, and blood sugar control.
Reported Benefits
Effect of psyllium on LDL-cholesterol and bowel habits in hypercholesterolemic men and women
Olson BH, et al.
Psyllium improved bowel regularity and reduced LDL cholesterol in healthy hypercholesterolemic adults without adverse effects.
Long-term cholesterol-lowering effects of psyllium as an adjunct to diet therapy in the treatment of hypercholesterolemia.
Anderson JW, et al.
Psyllium supplementation in healthy adults with mild hypercholesterolemia significantly lowered total and LDL cholesterol over 6 months.
The Effect of Psyllium Husk on Intestinal Microbiota in Constipated Patients and Healthy Controls.
McRorie JW, et al.
In healthy adults, psyllium supplementation caused small but significant microbiota changes, increasing Veillonella and decreasing Subdoligranulum, alongside increased stool water content.
Effect of psyllium on LDL-cholesterol and bowel habits in hypercholesterolemic men and women
Olson BH, et al.
Psyllium improved bowel regularity and reduced LDL cholesterol in healthy hypercholesterolemic adults without adverse effects.
Psyllium fiber reduces rise in postprandial glucose and insulin concentrations in patients with non-insulin-dependent diabetes.
Karunakaran U, et al.
Psyllium husk taken before meals blunted postprandial glucose and insulin rises in healthy men and women.
Psyllium husk fiber supplementation for the treatment of constipation in children: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Saneei P, et al.
Psyllium effectively improved constipation symptoms, but primary studies included healthy children with functional constipation.
Reported Side Effects
Effect of psyllium on LDL-cholesterol and bowel habits in hypercholesterolemic men and women
Olson BH, et al.
Psyllium improved bowel regularity and reduced LDL cholesterol in healthy hypercholesterolemic adults without adverse effects.
Related health conditions
Research showing how this habit affects specific health conditions. Always consult healthcare professionals.
May Help With
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Psyllium husk fiber supplementation for the treatment of constipation in children: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Saneei P, et al.
Psyllium effectively improved constipation symptoms, but primary studies included healthy children with functional constipation.
Elevated LDL cholesterol or total cholesterol levels
Long-term cholesterol-lowering effects of psyllium as an adjunct to diet therapy in the treatment of hypercholesterolemia.
Anderson JW, et al.
Psyllium supplementation in healthy adults with mild hypercholesterolemia significantly lowered total and LDL cholesterol over 6 months.
Effect of psyllium on LDL-cholesterol and bowel habits in hypercholesterolemic men and women
Olson BH, et al.
Psyllium improved bowel regularity and reduced LDL cholesterol in healthy hypercholesterolemic adults without adverse effects.
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