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Evidence-Based Supplement Research

Evidence-Based Supplement Research

psyllium and Improved Bowel Movement Frequency

Doses used in studies

g/day: 7.5 (median 7.5, IQR 7.5–7.5) — 1 study

Time to effect

Median: 4 weeks · IQR 4 weeks–4 weeks · Range 4 weeks–4 weeks — Reported in 1 of 2 studies

2 of 2 papersPopulation:

Two Gold Kiwifruit Daily for Effective Treatment of Constipation in Adults-A Randomized Clinical Trial.
- 2022-10-06
- RCT
- Nutrients 14(19)
- - Simone B Bayer
  - Phoebe Heenan
  - Chris Frampton
  - Catherine L Wall
  - Lynley N Drummond
  - Nicole C Roy
  - Richard B Gearry
- PubMed: 36235798
- DOI: 10.3390/nu14194146
3 Insights on
- Improved Bowel Movement Frequency
- High evidence
- Rigorous Journal
- Clinical
All participants reported significantly more weekly CSBM (p = 0.014).
Effect
Beneficial
Effect size
Moderate
Significant
Yes
Dose
7.5 g/day
From Husks and Seeds to Health: an Inevitable Outcome Rather than a Fluke.
- 2026-02-26
- Review
- Current nutrition reports 15(1)
- - Nevin Sanlier
  - Ebru Ozler
- PubMed: 41741921
- DOI: 10.1007/s13668-025-00722-4
5 Insights on
- Improved Bowel Movement Frequency
- Low evidence
Furthermore, psyllium may promote bowel regularity and improve the composition of gut microbiota.
Effect
Beneficial
Effect size
Moderate