Moreover , there was nonlinear association between duration of psyllium consumption , BMI and WC .
Conclusion : Psyllium supplementation does not reduce body weight , BMI , and WC significantly
Abstract Background : Previous studies reported inconsistent findings regarding the effects of psyllium supplementation on  obesity measures .
This systematic review and meta- analysis was performed to summarize data from available r and omized clinical trials ( RCTs ) on the effect of psyllium supplementation on  body weight , body mass index ( BMI ) , and waist circumference ( WC ) in adults .
Effects of dietary fiber intake before meals on weight loss and hunger in a weight-reducing club.
The effects of dietary fiber on subjective hunger ratings and weight losses were studied in 135 members of a weight loss club . After a run-in week , 100 members were r and omly given one sachet of either bran or ispaghula granulate before meals for two weeks . Thirty-five controls only rated hunger . One hundred and eight members completed the trial : 23  controls  , 45 on ispaghula and 40 on  bran . No change in hunger ratings was found in the controls . Both fiber preparations lowered hunger ratings during weeks 2 and 3 compared to the run-in week . Ratings were similarly reduced at all meals . The mean ( + /- SD ) weight reductions during the trial were 4.6 + /- 2.7 kg for the controls , 4.2 + /- 3.2 kg for the ispaghula group and 4.6 + /- 2.3 kg for the bran group ( p greater than 0.05 for all ) . In spite of recent changes in the diet towards food rich in dietary fibers , addition of extra dietary fiber immediately before meals reduced hunger feelings but had no effect on weight reduction
Moreover , there was nonlinear association between duration of psyllium consumption , BMI and WC .
Conclusion : Psyllium supplementation does not reduce body weight , BMI , and WC significantly
Abstract Background : Previous studies reported inconsistent findings regarding the effects of psyllium supplementation on  obesity measures .
This systematic review and meta- analysis was performed to summarize data from available r and omized clinical trials ( RCTs ) on the effect of psyllium supplementation on  body weight , body mass index ( BMI ) , and waist circumference ( WC ) in adults .