Psyllium Husk pour Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
BACG recommends soluble fiber (psyllium) over insoluble fiber for IBS. Improves global IBS symptoms with particular benefit in IBS-C. NNT of 7 for global symptom improvement.
En conclusion
ACG recommends soluble fiber (psyllium) over insoluble fiber for IBS. Improves global IBS symptoms with particular benefit in IBS-C. NNT of 7 for global symptom improvement.
Key Study Findings
Population: Latin American gastroenterologists (DGBI specialists)
Population: Review of dietary fiber role in GI tract
Population: IBS patients
Population: Ulcerative colitis patients
Population: Patients with gastroenterological diseases
Population: Children with functional abdominal pain disorders
Key Statistics
8
Études
900
Participants
Positive
Note
Referenced Papers
Dosage & Usage
mg = milligrams · mcg = micrograms (1,000× smaller) · IU = International Units
Posologies couramment utilisées
- general:
- 5-10 g/day (with adequate water)
- ibssupport:
- 5-10 g/day (start low, titrate up over 1-2 weeks)
- constipation:
- 10-20 g/day in divided doses with at least 240 mL water per dose
Limite supérieure : Well-tolerated up to 30 g/day with adequate fluid intake
Posologies étudiées dans la recherche
| Posologie | Durée | Effet | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| None | -- | Mixed | 97 |
| None | -- | Mixed | -- |
| None | 3 weeks | Positive | -- |
| None | -- | Positive | -- |
| Peppermint oil, STW-5, psyllium, others | -- | Positive | -- |
| Dietary fiber (psyllium) | -- | Positive | 314 |
| 2 g | -- | Mixed | -- |
| Low-FODMAP, probiotics, fiber | -- | Positive | -- |
Moment optimal de prise : With meals and a full glass of water (240 mL minimum); space 1-2 hours from medications
Safety & Side Effects
Effets indésirables signalés
- ⚠ Gas and bloating (common initially; start with low dose and titrate up)
- ⚠ Esophageal/bowel obstruction if taken without adequate water (CRITICAL: always take with full glass of water)
- ⚠ Abdominal cramping at high initial doses
- ⚠ May reduce appetite (feeling of fullness)
Interactions connues
- ● May reduce absorption of medications if taken simultaneously (space 1-2 hours)
- ● Lithium (reduced absorption)
- ● Carbamazepine (reduced absorption)
- ● Diabetes medications (may enhance blood sugar lowering; monitor glucose)
Apport maximal tolérable : Well-tolerated up to 30 g/day with adequate fluid intake
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