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MK-677 vs Psyllium Husk for appetite

Short answer: For appetite, more users report improvement with Psyllium Husk — 100% of 8 reports, versus 62% of 152 for MK-677.

MK-677 has 0 meta-analyses and 15 randomized trials on PubMed; Psyllium Husk has 49 and 145.

Based on 692 reports about MK-677 and 114 about Psyllium Husk. Not medical advice.

MK-677
Substance
Psyllium Husk
Supplement
User score4570
Verdict
Mixed
Mostly positive
Positive
of reports that state an outcome
41%79%
Reports692114
ResearchBResearch: ModerateAResearch: Strong
Meta-analyses / RCTs0 / 1549 / 145
Mainly used for
Weight loss
% reporting improvement
63% (43)100% (3)
Appetite
% reporting improvement
62% (152)100% (8)
Focus
% reporting improvement
0% (3)100% (2)
Energy
% reporting improvement
39% (49)100% (3)
Sleep
% reporting improvement
78% (123)100% (3)
Anxiety
% reporting improvement
5% (21)—
Mood
% reporting improvement
59% (17)—
Performance
% reporting improvement
88% (68)—
Recovery
% reporting improvement
99% (81)—
Pain & inflammation
% reporting improvement
67% (18)—
Digestion
% reporting improvement
50% (2)88% (68)
Libido
% reporting improvement
25% (8)—
Hormones
% reporting improvement
41% (34)—
Blood sugar
% reporting improvement
5% (44)—
Heart & lipids
% reporting improvement
8% (12)100% (13)
Skin & hair
% reporting improvement
92% (24)—
Common side effectswater retention, fatigue, hunger, stomach issuesstomach issues, dizziness, gagging/nausea from, blockage risk
Typical dose reported12.5 mg / before dinnerrotated
MK-677
What a user said
“From my own experience (also have suffered from poor sleep), i experienced a noticeable increase in sleep quality even with a low dose.”
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Psyllium Husk
Latest review conclusion

Several foods distinctly modify LDL cholesterol levels. The results may aid future guidelines and dietary advice for hypercholesterolemia.

Nutr Metab Cardiovasc Dis, 2021 ↗
What a user said
“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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