Propranolol vs Psyllium Husk for heart & lipids
Short answer: For heart & lipids, users rate them about the same: 100% report improvement with Propranolol (12 reports) and 100% with Psyllium Husk (13 reports).
Propranolol has 268 meta-analyses and 1,961 randomized trials on PubMed; Psyllium Husk has 49 and 145.
Based on 166 reports about Propranolol and 147 about Psyllium Husk. Not medical advice.
| Propranolol Medication | Psyllium Husk Supplement | |
|---|---|---|
| Users say it helped | 79%helped105 reports · high confidence | 78%helped87 reports · medium confidence |
| Verdict | Mostly positive | Mostly positive |
| Research | AResearch: Strong | AResearch: Strong |
| Meta-analyses / RCTs | 268 / 1,961 | 49 / 145 |
| Mainly used for | ||
| Anxiety % reporting improvement | 94% (101) | — |
| Digestion % reporting improvement | — | 89% (84) |
| Heart & lipids % reporting improvement | 100% (12) | 100% (13) |
| Appetite % reporting improvement | — | 100% (9) |
| Sleep % reporting improvement | 40% (5) | 100% (3) |
| Common side effects | insomnia, depression, fatigue, weight gain | stomach issues, dizziness, gagging/nausea from, blockage risk |
| Typical dose reported | Not listed | 5 g |
In this systematic review and network meta-analysis, mirtazapine, biperiden, and vitamin B6 were associated with the greatest efficacy for AIA, with vitamin B6 having the best efficacy and tolerance profile. Trazodone, mianserin, and propranolol appeared as effective alternatives with slightly less favorable efficacy and tolerance profiles. These findings should assist prescribers in selecting an appropriate medication for treating AIA.
JAMA Netw Open, 2024 ↗“I just got a script for propranolol that I can take as needed and it's been a game changer.”
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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