Am J Cardiol October 2018 PMID 30078477

Meta-Analysis of Usefulness of Psyllium Fiber as Adjuvant Antilipid Therapy to Enhance Cholesterol Lowering Efficacy of Statins.

Jose Brum, David Ramsey, Johnson McRorie, Brent Bauer, Stephen Louis Kopecky

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Discussions include critiques like the call for higher-level evidence and references to the publication as a way to serve commercial interests, showing a somewhat skeptical tone. Additionally, comments highlight that psyllium may only be useful as an adjunct, with words like 'only' and references to specific patient groups indicating cautious interpretation and limited perceived impact.

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The discussion shows skepticism toward the publication's emphasis on psyllium but doesn't outright reject it, indicating mixed opinions.

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Comments are brief and somewhat dismissive or critical, suggesting superficial engagement rather than deep analysis.

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The comments imply the findings are interesting but do not suggest that they will dramatically change current practices or perceptions.

Abstract in brief

  • The meta-analysis found that adding psyllium fiber to statin therapy significantly enhances cholesterol reduction, with benefits comparable to increasing the statin dose.
  • The studies reviewed suggest that psyllium, a viscous soluble fiber, can help lower LDL cholesterol levels when taken alongside statins, especially for patients who experience side effects from higher doses.
  • Incorporating psyllium fiber before meals is a simple, effective dietary strategy to improve lipid management and potentially reduce the reliance on higher statin doses.]

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@birafit1 Better would have been if you showed higher level of evidence such as metanalysis Psyllium is good only as an adjuvant. Not as a stand-alone In high lipids WITH statins https://t.co/oCHVr2iYDm In diabetes already ON treatment with glucose lowering meds https://t.co/MTMJMwoHXr

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@roadtoserfdom3 Yep, the margarine mafia needed this "science"... Procter & Gamble"Health Care" even cares for a "healthy" statin therapy...https://t.co/ORrGPih0oB

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@Aquarius3_0 · X

@roadtoserfdom3 Yep, the margarine mafia needed this "science"... Procter & Gamble"Health Care" even cares for a "healthy" statin therapy...https://t.co/ORrGPih0oB

Apr 15, 2024 · 1 like · 1,374 followers View post →
TheLiverDoc™
@theliverdr · X

@birafit1 Better would have been if you showed higher level of evidence such as metanalysis Psyllium is good only as an adjuvant. Not as a stand-alone In high lipids WITH statins https://t.co/oCHVr2iYDm In diabetes already ON treatment with glucose lowering meds https://t.co/MTMJMwoHXr

Dec 23, 2022 · 1 like · 315,213 followers View post →
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