topicPsyllium Sleep Quality Randomized Trial
claimBackground The available evidence suggests that psyllium may have a beneficial effect on anthropometric indices.
evidence level1
citationGholami Z (2025)
sourceThe effect of psyllium consumption on anthropometric indices: a systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
topicPsyllium Sleep Quality Randomized Trial
claimThe findings indicate that psyllium significantly increased body weight, with a WMD of 3.57 (95% confidence intervals: 1.43, 5.72; p-value 0.05), and a non-significant decrease in WHR, with a WMD of -0.10 (95% confidence intervals: -0.34, 0.12; p-value > 0.05).
evidence level1
citationGholami Z (2025)
sourceThe effect of psyllium consumption on anthropometric indices: a systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
topicPsyllium Sleep Quality Randomized Trial
claimConclusion In summary, this study found that psyllium significantly increased body weight.
evidence level1
citationGholami Z (2025)
sourceThe effect of psyllium consumption on anthropometric indices: a systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
topicPsyllium Sleep Quality Randomized Trial
claimTherefore, this study aims to investigate the impact of psyllium consumption on various anthropometric indices, including Waist-to-Hip Ratio, BMI, Waist Circumference, and body weight.
evidence level1
citationGholami Z (2025)
sourceThe effect of psyllium consumption on anthropometric indices: a systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
topicPsyllium Sleep Quality 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 Sleep Quality 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 Sleep Quality 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 Sleep Quality 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