The effect of psyllium consumption on weight, body mass index, lipid profile, and glucose metabolism in diabetic patients: a systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Xiao Z, Chen H, Zhang Y
Published in Phytotherapy Research
Key Findings
Psyllium reduced body weight, BMI, fasting glucose and LDL cholesterol in people with diabetes in a dose-dependent manner.
Conclusions
Psyllium offers combined glycemic and weight benefits in diabetes.
Limitations
Moderate heterogeneity; mostly small trials.
Supplements Studied
Psyllium reduced body weight, BMI, fasting glucose and LDL cholesterol in people with diabetes in a dose-dependent manner.
Outcomes Measured
Psyllium reduced LDL cholesterol in people with diabetes in a dose-dependent manner.
Psyllium reduced body weight and BMI in diabetic patients.
Psyllium reduced body weight, BMI, fasting glucose and LDL cholesterol in people with diabetes in a dose-dependent manner.
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