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Does Psyllium Husk help with heart & lipids?

Possibly — but there are few reports. 100% of 13 people who reported on Psyllium Husk for heart & lipids say it improved. 0% noticed no change and 0% say it got worse.

Heart & lipids: what users report
100%better13 reports · few reports
13 better0 no change0 worse

What people say about Psyllium Husk and heart & lipids

“Completely removes the typical elevated heart rate I get after drinking while I am sleeping. It's a difference of 10-15 bpm”
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What the research says

AResearch: Strong49 meta-analyses · 145 trials on PubMed
Am J Clin Nutr · 2018
Effect of psyllium (Plantago ovata) fiber on LDL cholesterol and alternative lipid targets, non-HDL cholesterol and apolipoprotein B: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Conclusion: Psyllium fiber effectively improves conventional and alternative lipids markers, potentially delaying the process of atherosclerosis-associated CVD risk in those with or without hypercholesterolemia. This trial is registered at www.clinicaltrials.gov as NCT03346733.

Side effects people mention

stomach issues 9dizziness 1gagging/nausea from 1blockage risk 1reduced nutrient 1

What else is Psyllium Husk used for?

Based on few reports — treat as anecdotal. Information only — not medical advice. How we count

Does Psyllium Husk help with heart & lipids? 100% of 13 users say yes — PlainPill