Satiety effects of psyllium in healthy volunteers
Brum JM, Gibb RD, Peters JC, Mattes RD
Published in Appetite
Methodology
Two sequential randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled cross-over trials of psyllium (3.4 g, 6.8 g, 10.2 g) taken before meals for 3 days
Key Findings
All three psyllium doses reduced hunger and desire to eat and increased fullness between meals versus placebo; 6.8 g gave the most consistent benefit.
Conclusions
Psyllium supplementation contributes to greater fullness and less hunger between meals.
Limitations
Very short duration (3 days), healthy volunteers only, appetite measured by visual analog scales rather than actual weight change; industry (Metamucil) affiliated.
Supplements Studied
These results indicate that psyllium supplementation contributes to greater fullness and less hunger between meals.
Outcomes Measured
These results indicate that psyllium supplementation contributes to greater fullness and less hunger between meals.
Study Details
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Disclosures
Funding
Procter & Gamble (Metamucil) affiliated investigators
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