Berberine vs Psyllium Husk for appetite
Short answer: For appetite, more users report improvement with Psyllium Husk — 100% of 8 reports, versus 87% of 15 for Berberine.
Berberine has 109 meta-analyses and 110 randomized trials on PubMed; Psyllium Husk has 49 and 145.
Based on 294 reports about Berberine and 114 about Psyllium Husk. Not medical advice.
| Berberine Supplement | Psyllium Husk Supplement | |
|---|---|---|
| User score | 47 | 70 |
| Verdict | Mixed | Mostly positive |
| Positive of reports that state an outcome | 56% | 79% |
| Reports | 294 | 114 |
| Research | AResearch: Strong | AResearch: Strong |
| Meta-analyses / RCTs | 109 / 110 | 49 / 145 |
| Mainly used for | ||
| Weight loss % reporting improvement | 84% (19) | 100% (3) |
| Appetite % reporting improvement | 87% (15) | 100% (8) |
| Focus % reporting improvement | 33% (6) | 100% (2) |
| Energy % reporting improvement | 90% (21) | 100% (3) |
| Sleep % reporting improvement | 75% (4) | 100% (3) |
| Anxiety % reporting improvement | 50% (8) | — |
| Mood % reporting improvement | 86% (14) | — |
| Performance % reporting improvement | 67% (3) | — |
| Pain & inflammation % reporting improvement | 100% (4) | — |
| Digestion % reporting improvement | 60% (15) | 88% (68) |
| Hormones % reporting improvement | 67% (3) | — |
| Blood sugar % reporting improvement | 86% (58) | — |
| Heart & lipids % reporting improvement | 92% (13) | 100% (13) |
| Longevity % reporting improvement | 50% (2) | — |
| Common side effects | stomach issues, fatigue, constipation, anxiety | stomach issues, dizziness, gagging/nausea from, blockage risk |
| Typical dose reported | 400-500 mg / daily | rotated |
Treatment with berberine may be safe since it does not increase the incidence of total adverse events and the risk of hypoglycemia. Systematic Review Registration: https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?RecordID=292975, identifier CRD42021292975.
Front Pharmacol, 2022 ↗“I started berberine and inositol, and began having energy that I did not have before. Somehow, my recovery after working out wasn't as long either.”
Several foods distinctly modify LDL cholesterol levels. The results may aid future guidelines and dietary advice for hypercholesterolemia.
Nutr Metab Cardiovasc Dis, 2021 ↗“It helped me heal my intestinal issues. I felt amazing after about a week and my mental clarity and energy skyrocketed.”
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