topicPsyllium Cholesterol Randomized Trial
claimHypertension and hyperlipidemia are key contributors and potential risk factors for cardiovascular disease [].
evidence level1
citationGholami Zeinab (2025)
sourcePsyllium supplementation and lipid profiles: systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
topicPsyllium Cholesterol Randomized Trial
claimElevated concentrations of total cholesterol, LDL-C, and TG, along with low HDL-C levels, are associated with increased CHD risk in women [,].
evidence level1
citationGholami Zeinab (2025)
sourcePsyllium supplementation and lipid profiles: systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
topicPsyllium Cholesterol Randomized Trial
claimEvidence suggests that both dietary soluble fiber and purified viscous soluble fiber intake are associated with lower serum cholesterol levels [].
evidence level1
citationGholami Zeinab (2025)
sourcePsyllium supplementation and lipid profiles: systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
topicPsyllium Cholesterol Randomized Trial
claim1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 16 17 18 9 11 20 1 5 23 24 25 6 Traditionally, lipid profiles were determined by analyzing blood samples after fasting for 8 to 12 h.
evidence level1
citationGholami Zeinab (2025)
sourcePsyllium supplementation and lipid profiles: systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
topicPsyllium Cholesterol Randomized Trial
claimIn particular, it may be effective in the management of conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, and liver disease, alongside other potential health benefits, such as its ability to support gastrointestinal health, cardiovascular risk reduction, and metabolic control.
evidence level4
citationSanlier Nevin (2026)
sourceFrom Husks and Seeds to Health: an Inevitable Outcome Rather than a Fluke
topicPsyllium Cholesterol Randomized Trial
claimStudies also emphasize its various metabolic and hepatoprotective effects, including the modulation of bile acid metabolism and the activation of pathways associated with the farnesoid X receptor.
evidence level4
citationSanlier Nevin (2026)
sourceFrom Husks and Seeds to Health: an Inevitable Outcome Rather than a Fluke
topicPsyllium Cholesterol Randomized Trial
claimIn an animal study conducted with rats, psyllium was found to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects [].
evidence level4
citationSanlier Nevin (2026)
sourceFrom Husks and Seeds to Health: an Inevitable Outcome Rather than a Fluke
topicPsyllium Cholesterol Randomized Trial
claimPlantago ovata 1 2 3 4 5 The shells or husks ofseeds, also known as psyllium, ispaghula, or isabgol, are attracting attention in recent years due to their health benefits [,].
evidence level4
citationSanlier Nevin (2026)
sourceFrom Husks and Seeds to Health: an Inevitable Outcome Rather than a Fluke