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 .
Method of administration influences the serum cholesterol-lowering effect of psyllium.
To determine whether psyllium must be mixed with food to lower serum cholesterol , 18 modestly hypercholesterolemic subjects were studied for three 2-wk periods , in r and om order , separated by a 2-wk return to a National Cholesterol Education Program Step 2 diet . Compared with values for subjects consuming control wheat-bran cereal ( 63 g/d ) , after 2 wk of 54 g psyllium-enriched cereal/d containing 7.3 g psyllium , serum total , LDL , and HDL cholesterol , respectively , were reduced by 8 % ( 6.15 + /- 0.15 vs 6.71 + /- 0.19 mmol/L , P < 0.01 ) , 11 % ( 4.24 + /- 0.15 vs 4.78 + /- 0.19 mmol/L , P < 0.02 ) , and 7 % ( 0.99 + /- 0.05 vs 1.07 + /- 0.05 mmol/L , P < 0.01 ) . When 7.6 g of the same type of psyllium as in the test cereal was taken between meals , serum total ( 6.50 + /- 0.19 mmol/L ) , LDL ( 4.50 + /- 0.21 mmol/L ) , and HDL ( 1.06 + /- 0.06 mmol/L ) cholesterol were no different from control values , and total cholesterol was greater than after psyllium cereal ( P < 0.05 ) . We conclude that psyllium must be mixed with foods to have the maximum effect on serum cholesterol
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 .