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 .
Cholesterol-lowering effects of psyllium hydrophilic mucilloid for hypercholesterolemic men.
The effect of psyllium hydrophilic mucilloid on serum cholesterol levels was investigated in 26 men with mild to moderate hypercholesterolemia ( range of cholesterol level , 4.86 to 8.12 mmol/L [ 188 to 314 mg/dL ] ) in a double-blind , placebo-controlled parallel study . Following a two-week baseline period , subjects were treated for eight weeks with 3.4 g of psyllium or cellulose placebo at mealtimes ( three doses per day ) . All subjects maintained their usual diets , which provided less than 300 mg of cholesterol per day and approximately 20 % of energy from protein , 40 % from carbohydrate , and 40 % from fat . Eight weeks of treatment with psyllium reduced serum total cholesterol levels by 14.8 % , low-density lipoprotein ( LDL ) cholesterol by 20.2 % , and the ratio of LDL cholesterol to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol by 14.8 % relative to baseline values . The reductions in total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol became progressively larger with time , and this trend appeared to be continuing at the eighth week . Psyllium treatment did not affect body weight , blood pressure , or serum levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol , triglycerides , glucose , iron , or zinc . No significant changes in serum lipid levels , body weight , blood pressure , or other serum parameters were observed with placebo treatment . Subject adherence to psyllium treatment was excellent , and no adverse effects were observed . Results of this study show that psyllium is an effective and well-tolerated therapy for mild to moderate hypercholesterolemia
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 .