NAC vs Psyllium Husk for appetite
Short answer: For appetite, more users report improvement with Psyllium Husk — 100% of 8 reports, versus 90% of 31 for NAC.
NAC has 387 meta-analyses and 767 randomized trials on PubMed; Psyllium Husk has 49 and 145.
Based on 1,645 reports about NAC and 114 about Psyllium Husk. Not medical advice.
| NAC Supplement | Psyllium Husk Supplement | |
|---|---|---|
| User score | 49 | 70 |
| Verdict | Mixed | Mostly positive |
| Positive of reports that state an outcome | 55% | 79% |
| Reports | 1,645 | 114 |
| Research | AResearch: Strong | AResearch: Strong |
| Meta-analyses / RCTs | 387 / 767 | 49 / 145 |
| Mainly used for | ||
| Weight loss % reporting improvement | 75% (4) | 100% (3) |
| Appetite % reporting improvement | 90% (31) | 100% (8) |
| Focus % reporting improvement | 82% (156) | 100% (2) |
| Energy % reporting improvement | 74% (78) | 100% (3) |
| Sleep % reporting improvement | 71% (41) | 100% (3) |
| Anxiety % reporting improvement | 90% (259) | — |
| Mood % reporting improvement | 65% (274) | — |
| Memory % reporting improvement | 79% (14) | — |
| Performance % reporting improvement | 75% (8) | — |
| Recovery % reporting improvement | 86% (14) | — |
| Pain & inflammation % reporting improvement | 86% (28) | — |
| Digestion % reporting improvement | 72% (18) | 88% (68) |
| Libido % reporting improvement | 29% (7) | — |
| Hormones % reporting improvement | 88% (8) | — |
| Blood sugar % reporting improvement | 100% (3) | — |
| Heart & lipids % reporting improvement | 67% (12) | 100% (13) |
| Skin & hair % reporting improvement | 89% (18) | — |
| Immunity % reporting improvement | 97% (34) | — |
| Longevity % reporting improvement | 100% (7) | — |
| Common side effects | anhedonia, fatigue, stomach issues, depression | stomach issues, dizziness, gagging/nausea from, blockage risk |
| Typical dose reported | as needed | rotated |
Taken together, these preliminary findings suggest that dietetic approaches might be included as part of BD treatment. Also considering the high risk of metabolic disorders in individuals with BD, they should be encouraged to choose healthy dietary lifestyles, including daily intake of fruits, vegetables, seafood and whole grains.
Nutr Neurosci, 2023 ↗“NAC has helped me stay calm and reduce anxiety as well as gives me loads of energy if I am sleep deprived.”
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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