meta_analysis
2015
High Quality
Psyllium fiber improves glycemic control proportional to loss of glycemic control: a meta-analysis of data in euglycemic subjects, patients at risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus, and patients being treated for type 2 diabetes mellitus
Gibb RD, McRorie JW, Russell DA, Hasselblad V, D'Alessio DA
Published in American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
Key Findings
Psyllium lowered fasting glucose and HbA1c in type 2 diabetes, with negligible effect in euglycemic participants.
Conclusions
Glycemic benefit scales with baseline dysglycemia.
Limitations
Industry (Procter & Gamble) authorship and funding.
Supplements Studied
Psyllium Husk
Fiber
Psyllium lowered fasting glucose and HbA1c in type 2 diabetes, with negligible effect in euglycemic participants.
Outcomes Measured
Psyllium lowered fasting glucose and HbA1c proportional to baseline glycemic control.
Related Health Concerns
Study Details
Year:2015
00Quality Score:7/10
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