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.
Fiber Supplements
Fiber
no significant glucose lowering was observed in euglycemic subjects
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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