meta_analysis
    2018
    High Quality

    Effect of psyllium (Plantago ovata) fiber on LDL cholesterol and alternative lipid targets, non-HDL cholesterol and apolipoprotein B: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

    Jovanovski E, Yashpal S, Komishon A, Zurbau A, Blanco Mejia S, Ho HVT, Li D, Sievenpiper J, Duvnjak L, Vuksan V

    Published in American Journal of Clinical Nutrition

    Key Findings

    Median 10.2 g/day psyllium lowered LDL cholesterol, non-HDL cholesterol and apolipoprotein B compared with control diets.

    Conclusions

    Psyllium reliably lowers atherogenic lipid targets as an adjunct to diet.

    Limitations

    Short trial durations; some industry funding.

    Supplements Studied

    Median 10.2 g/day psyllium lowered LDL cholesterol, non-HDL cholesterol and apolipoprotein B compared with control diets.

    Outcomes Measured

    Cholesterol Management
    Primary

    Psyllium lowered LDL cholesterol, non-HDL cholesterol and apolipoprotein B.

    LDL Particle Size Improvement

    Psyllium reduced LDL cholesterol and apolipoprotein B, indicating fewer atherogenic LDL particles

    Related Health Concerns

    High Cholesterol (Dyslipidemia)

    Study Details

    Year:2018
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    Quality Score:8/10

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