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 .
Effect on body weight and composition in overweight/obese Australian adults over 12 months consumption of two different types of fibre supplementation in a randomized trial
Background / Objectives Higher fibre intakes are associated with risk reduction for chronic diseases . However , many people find difficulty in consuming sufficient fibre through their diet . Supplements may be an effective alternative . We aim ed to investigate the effects of PolyGlycopleX ® ( PGX ® ) , a proprietary polysaccharide complex and a proprietary Psyllium product ( PgxSyl ™ ) ( PSY ) on diet , body weight and composition in overweight and obese individuals . Subjects/ Methods This was a double-blind 52 weeks study with 159 people r and omized to 3 groups : control ( rice flour ) ; PGX ( PGX ) and proprietary psyllium ( PSY ) .  Participants did not change any of their usual habits or diet except they consumed 5 g of supplement taken with a total of 500 ml of water 5–10 min before meals . Results Weight was significantly lower in the PGX group compared to control at 3 ( −1.6 kg [ 0.57 , 2.67 , p = 0.003 ] ) , 6 ( −2.6 kg [ 1.01 , 4.13 , p = 0.001 ] ) and 12 months ( −2.6 kg [ 0.59 , 4.64 , p = 0.012 ] ) and in the PSY group compared to control group at 3 ( −1.1 kg [ 0.07 , 2.12 , p = 0.037 ] ) and 6 months ( −2.4 kg [ 0.95 , 3.93 , p = 0.002 ] ) . This was a difference of − 2.8 % for the PGX group and − 1.5 % for the PSY group compared to control after 12 months supplementation . Body Fat was significantly lower in PGX compared to control at 6 ( −1.8 kg [ 0.63 , 2.95 , p = 0.003 ] ) and 12 months ( −1.9 kg [ 0.43 , 3.36 , p = 0.012 ] ) and in PSY compared to control at 6 ( −1.9 kg [ 0.84 , 3.04 , p = 0.001 ] ) and 12 months ( −1.4 kg [ 0.08 , 2.71 , p = 0.038 ] ) . Conclusions PGX was better than PSY at maintaining dietary changes and weight loss over the 12 month intervention period , with no change to exercise . A simple strategy of PGX supplementation may offer an effective solution to long-term weight-loss and then management without the need for other nutrient modification . Trial registration ANZCTR : ACTRN12611000415909 . Registered 20 April
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 .