In a study published in the National Library of Health, the effect of psyllium supplementation on blood pressure was investigated.
The study analysed 11 trails with 592 participants were considered.
The meta-analysis revealed a significant reduction of 2.04 mmHg in systolic blood pressure.
“Whilst meta-regression highlighted that the hypotensive effect of psyllium was stronger in subjects with higher baseline blood pressure,” noted the study.
It concluded: “Given the overarching benefits and lack of reported side effects, particularly for hypertensive patients, health care providers and clinicians should consider the use of psyllium supplementation for the treatment or abatement of hypertension, or hypertensive symptoms.”
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