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Metamucil can provide very good benefits to people who need extra fiber in their diet. It can help you have more regular bowel movements and digest your food better.
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What is Metamucil made out of?
Metamucil is a bulk-producing laxative and fiber supplement
Can Metamucil take the place of high fiber foods?
Metamucil should not be taken as a substitute of eating high fiber foods. However, if you have a diet low in fiber, Metamucil can be a supplement for your diet.
Is there a fiber supplement with 20 grams of fiber?
no there is not, a person could take Metamucil or Citrucel to add more grams of fiber to one's fiber intake
What are the best fiber supplements to take?
Metamucil is a great fiber supplement. It has been for over twenty years. Fiber One has not been around as long but it is also very good.
What are the best bowel cleansing diets?
You can have a natural bowel cleansing diet by eating a lot of fiber and drinking a lot of water. You can eat cereal to obtain your fiber or use a fiber supplement like Metamucil. It doesn't have to cost very much.
What is the benefit of natural fiber?
Natural fiber has many benefits, especially if it is in the form of psyllium husk. A good source of natural fiber is Metamucil. Some of the benefits of natural fiber are a reduced risk of heart disease, relief of constipation, help in digestion, stronger bones, and the ability to stay slim.
What kind of goods are made by the Metamucil company?
Metamucil solely produces fiber-products. These products include fiber capsules, fiber singles (packets that you add to a glass of water/juice), fiber powder, fiber multigrain wafers, and a 'free and clear' option.
What is a good source of fiber?
Good sources of fiber are metamucil, oatmeal, fiber one bar, paper, and wheat.
Do metamucil capsules really work?
Metamucil capsules do really work on most people. They are fiber capsules and can clean out your colon and help keep things working.
What are the different types of fiber supplement available?
Of the various forms of fiber supplements available, psyllium is the most known form as found in Metamucil. Polycarbophil is another form that is a calcium salt such as found in Fiber-lax. Another form is methylcellulose, derived from cellulose, such as found in Citrucel. Guar gum is yet another form that also aides in calcium absorption.
Does Metamucil clean out your system?
The fiber will help cleanse your colon, yes. But if you are asking if Metamucil will "clean out your system" for a drug test, then the answer is no. If this is a question about marijuana use, see the Related Question below.
Is a fiber supplement better than eating more fiber food?
You can use it in combination with eating fiber rich foods. Sometimes it's not so practical to take in the fiber rich foods at work or at a business meeting. A fiber supplement can add in more fiber and you can often add it to a drink or to oatmeal or other foods. If you find you can't eat enough fiber daily, you may want to buy a fiber supplement.
