Effects of psyllium fibre on lipoprotein profile: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Jovanovski E, Yashpal S, Komishon A, Zurbau A, Blanco Mejia S, Ho HVT
Published in American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
Methodology
Meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials of psyllium fibre reporting LDL cholesterol, non-HDL cholesterol and apolipoprotein B.
Key Findings
Psyllium reduced LDL cholesterol and apolipoprotein B, indicating fewer atherogenic LDL particles rather than only lower cholesterol content.
Conclusions
Psyllium improves LDL particle number, a stronger risk marker than LDL cholesterol alone.
Limitations
Doses and background diets varied; particle size itself not measured in all trials.
Outcomes Measured
Psyllium reduced LDL cholesterol and apolipoprotein B, indicating fewer atherogenic LDL particles
Study Details
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