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Psyllium (Isphagula, Plantago Psyllium)
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Psyllium (Isphagula, Plantago Psyllium)
Constipation [1, 2, 3, 5, 6]:
Recommendation: Strongly in favor (Clinical trials have shown that Psyllium is effective in treating constipation)
Grade of Evidence: High level of evidence
Diverticulitis [1, 2, 3, 5, 6]:
Recommendation: Strongly in favor (Clinical trials have shown that Psyllium is effective in treating diverticulitis)
Grade of Evidence: High level of evidence
Dyspepsia [1, 2, 3, 5, 6]:
Recommendation: Strongly in favor (Clinical trials have shown that Psyllium is effective in treating dyspepsia)
Grade of Evidence: High level of evidence
Diarrhoea [1, 2, 3, 5, 6]:
Recommendation: Strongly in favor (Clinical trials have shown that Psyllium is effective in treating diarrhoea)
Grade of Evidence: High level of evidence
Hemorrhoids [1, 2, 3, 5, 6]:
Recommendation: Strongly in favor (Clinical trials have shown that Psyllium is effective in treating hemorrhoids)
Grade of Evidence: High level of evidence
Hypercholesterolaemia [1, 2, 3, 5, 6]:
Recommendation: Strongly in favor (Clinical trials have shown that Psyllium is effective in treating hypercholesterolemia)
Grade of Evidence: High level of evidence
Colorectal Cancer [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]:
Recommendation: No recommendation (Studies on the effect of Psyllium on preventing colorectal cancer have yielded mixed results. more studies are needed)
Grade of Evidence: Moderate level of evidence
Irritable Bowel Syndrome [1, 2, 3, 5, 6]:
Recommendation: weakly in favor (Research shows that Psyllium may be effective in helping to treat IBS, but only when used with other treatments.)
Grade of Evidence: High level of evidence
Familial Hypercholesterolaemia [1, 2, 3, 5, 6]:
Recommendation: Strongly in favor (Clinical trials have shown that Psyllium is effective in treating hypercholesterolemia)
Grade of Evidence: High level of evidence
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References:
1. Ades T, Alteri R, Gansler T, Yeargin P, "Complete Guide to Complimentary & Alternative Cancer Therapies", American Cancer Society, Atlanta USA, 2009
2. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/natural/patient-psyllium.html
3. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/meds/a601104.html
4. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK20885/
5. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/cholesterol-lowering-supplements/CL00013
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