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 soluble fiber (Plantago ovata husk) on plasma lipids, lipoproteins, and apolipoproteins in men with ischemic heart disease.
BACKGROUND New dietary strategies to reduce cardiovascular disease ( CVD ) risk include the addition of fiber to the diet . The effect of soluble-fiber consumption derived from Plantago ovata husk on lipid risk factors in patients with CVD is unknown . OBJECTIVE We compared the effects of soluble fiber ( P. ovata husk ) with those of insoluble fiber ( P. ovata seeds ) on plasma lipid , lipoprotein , and apolipoprotein ( apo ) concentrations within a CVD secondary prevention program . DESIGN In a r and omized , crossover , controlled , single-blind design , 28 men with CVD ( myocardial infa rct ion or stable angina ) and an LDL-cholesterol concentration < /=3.35 mmol/L consumed for 8 wk , under controlled conditions , a low-saturated-fat diet supplemented with 10.5 g P. ovata husk/d or 10.5 g P. ovata seeds/d . Fasting plasma lipid concentrations and polymorphisms of genes involved in lipid metabolism , such as apo A-IV , apo E , and fatty acid-binding protein , were measured . RESULTS Plasma triacylglycerol decreased ( 6.7 % ; P < 0.02 ) , the ratio of apo B 100 to apo A-I decreased ( 4.7 % ; P < 0.02 ) , and apo A-I increased ( 4.3 % ; P < 0.01 ) in the P. ovata husk consumers . Compared with the intake of insoluble fiber , the intake of P. ovata husk increased HDL-cholesterol concentrations by 6.7 % ( P = 0.006 ) and decreased the ratio of total to HDL cholesterol and of LDL to HDL cholesterol by 10.6 % ( P = 0.002 ) and 14.2 % ( P = 0.003 ) , respectively . CONCLUSION In the secondary prevention of CVD , P. ovata husk intake induces a more beneficial effect on the cardiovascular lipid risk-factor profile than does an equivalent intake of insoluble fiber
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 .