Substance / Medication

Psyllium

Overview

Active Ingredient
psyllium
RxNorm CUI
8928

Indications & Related Conditions

Conditions associated via SNOMED clinical relationships

Administration & Protocol

Dosing, route, and treatment protocol

Administration details including route, dosing schedules, preparation instructions, and contraindications are pending physician authorship.

Monitoring & Follow-Up

Biomarkers relevant to this intervention via related conditions

Clinical Trials

84 trials linked to this intervention

84
Total Trials
30
Recruiting
15
With Results

Research Evidence

Published studies and systematic reviews

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Psyllium is a natural nonfermented gel-forming fiber that is effective for weight loss: A comprehensive review and meta-analysis.
Gibb Roger D, Sloan Kyle J, McRorie Johnson W · J Am Assoc Nurse Pract · 2023
PMID: 37163454Meta-AnalysisFull text (PMC)
The effect of psyllium supplementation on blood pressure: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
Clark Cain C T, Salek Mina, Aghabagheri Elahe et al. · Korean J Intern Med · 2020
PMID: 32066221Meta-AnalysisFull text (PMC)
The effects of psyllium supplementation on body weight, body mass index and waist circumference in adults: A systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
Darooghegi Mofrad Manije, Mozaffari Hadis, Mousavi Seyed Mohammad et al. · Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr · 2020
PMID: 30880409Meta-Analysis
Meta-Analysis of Usefulness of Psyllium Fiber as Adjuvant Antilipid Therapy to Enhance Cholesterol Lowering Efficacy of Statins.
Brum Jose, Ramsey David, McRorie Johnson et al. · Am J Cardiol · 2018
PMID: 30078477Meta-Analysis
The role of psyllium fibre supplementation in treating irritable bowel syndrome.
Chouinard Laura E · Can J Diet Pract Res · 2011
PMID: 21382232Meta-Analysis

Research data from MEDLINE/PubMed

Benefits & Expected Outcomes

Benefits, expected outcomes, efficacy data, and NNT (Number Needed to Treat) are pending physician authorship and evidence review.

Risks & Side Effects

Risk profile, common and serious adverse effects, contraindications, and drug interactions are pending physician authorship.

Related Symptoms

Symptoms associated with conditions this intervention addresses

No related symptoms have been mapped yet. Symptom linkages are derived through associated conditions.

Alternatives & Comparisons

Alternative treatments, comparison data, and clinical decision support are pending physician authorship.

Medical Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment plan.

Do not start, stop, or change any treatment without consulting your healthcare provider.

Health Goals

Goals connected through associated conditions

Quick Facts

Type
Substance / Medication
Fully Specified Name
Psyllium (substance)
SNOMED CT
52370008
UMLS CUI
C0033979
RxNorm CUI
8928

Clinical Data

This intervention maps to 9 entities in the Ltrl knowledge graph.

4
Conditions
2
Biomarkers
2
Specialists
0
Symptoms
84
Clinical Trials

Data is sourced from SNOMED CT, UMLS, and the Ltrl clinical knowledge graph. Content sections marked as pending require physician authorship. Consult a healthcare provider before starting any treatment.