Regular bowel movements occur anywhere from three times per week to three times per day; anywhere within this range is considered normal. Metamucil softens stool, increases the volume of stool, and can increase stool frequency, but it does not cause diarrhea. So by taking Metamucil up to three times a day, you may increase the frequency of your bathroom visits, but you will not experience diarrhea.

In clinical studies, Metamucil has not been found to cause gas any more than a placebo or other kind of fiber, such as methylcellulose. To let your body best adjust to the high fiber content in Metamucil, start with one serving per day, and then work your way up to the full three servings per day. Be prepared for an adjustment period for your body, which may include minor bloating. As your body gets used to the additional fiber, any adjustment symptoms will lessen.

Gradually introducing Metamucil into your diet by starting with one serving per day and working your way up to three servings will help to alleviate side effects such as bloating and/or gas. As your body gets used to the additional fiber in your diet, the sensation of minor bloating will pass.

Available in convenient powder, capsule, or wafer form, Metamucil fits into your busy lifestyle with ease, giving you fiber whenever you need it, wherever you are. When you don't have time to prepare a high-fiber meal, Metamucil is an excellent dietary supplement, providing both insoluble and soluble fiber for your digestive health.

Metamucil comes in many flavors and various forms, so you should be able to find a Metamucil product that works for you. Try Orange, Berry Burst!, or Pink Lemonade flavor powders, or Unflavored powder for a flavor-free way to add fiber to your diet. Orange flavor and Unflavored powders also come in two textures: Coarse Milled Original and Smooth Texture. If you're looking for a crunchier way to enjoy Metamucil, try Metamucil Wafers, available in Cinnamon and Apple flavors. Or bring convenient Metamucil Capsules along wherever you go with Metamucil Heart & Digestive Health Capsules, or Metamucil Strong Bones Capsules with calcium.

Metamucil Powders need to be stirred into at least eight ounces of cool water. Stir often to maintain a consistent texture. If the powdered form of Metamucil doesn't appeal to you, try Metamucil Wafers or Metamucil Capsules, two different ways to incorporate psyllium fiber into your daily diet.

Try incorporating Metamucil into your daily schedule. For example, take Metamucil at breakfast, lunch, and dinner to fit in your three recommended servings per day.

Metamucil can be taken throughout the day. See product label and use as directed.

Metamucil offers a variety of digestive and heart-health benefits. Metamucil is recognized by the FDA to relieve constipation and maintain regularity, and it is the only leading fiber supplement product that is clinically proven to help reduce cholesterol*, which can lower the risk of heart disease.

As with any ingested product, Metamucil travels from your mouth to your esophagus to your stomach, and then makes its way through both the small and large intestines. This process generally will produce an effect in 12 to 72 hours.

Metamucil works by helping to maintain regularity, so it will work as long as it is present in your digestive system. The product generally produces an effect in 12 to 72 hours.

The psyllium fiber contained in Metamucil helps to maintain regularity, returning your bowel movements to regular, well-formed stools. You can expect to have increased amounts of waste while your body adjusts to more fiber in your diet, but you should not expect to have diarrhea. Metamucil absorbs excess water from your stool, keeping your stools well formed and soft, but it will not cause you to have diarrhea.