An Experts' Consensus On the Role of Psyllium Fibre Dietary Supplement in Early Intervention of Chronic Diseases
How Psyllium fibre supplementation can help individuals with inadequate dietary fibre intake improve digestive health and reduce their risk of developing chronic diseases.
The rising prevalence of inadequate dietary fibre intake is a growing concern for public health. Dietary fibre plays a crucial role in maintaining digestive health and overall well-being, with adequate intake associated with myriad health benefits, notably reduced risk of developing chronic diseases. However, many individuals fall short of meeting the recommended daily intake of dietary fibre.
The use of fibre supplementation can address this gap in fibre intake. However, not all fibres are equal in their capacity to deliver beneficial physiological effects. A body of evidence suggests that supplementation of psyllium fibre, likely due to its unique physicochemical properties, confers benefits to not only on digestive health, but also in cardiovascular health and blood sugar management.
In January 2024, Ipsos led a virtual regional expert round table discussion to discuss the role of psyllium fibre in early intervention of chronic diseases. The consensus established during the discussion is summarised in the white paper and highlights:
- Importance of dietary fibre and its benefits
- High risk groups for low fibre intake
- Mechanism of action of psyllium fibre
- Role of psyllium fibre in constipation, cholesterol lowering and glucose control
- Recommended amount of psyllium fibre intake
The experts' consensus aims to mitigate chronic diseases development through tailored dietary interventions with psyllium fibre supplementation, providing a holistic approach to disease prevention and management.
This paper is intended for Healthcare Professional educational purposes only. The information provided reflects only the perspectives and opinions of the authors following an expert round-table discussion. The development of this paper was supported by P&G Health and Ipsos.