FIBER SUPPLEMENTS
Understanding Fiber Supplements
Why recommend Metamucil Multihealth Fiber Supplement? Because all fiber products are not created equal.
The psyllium fiber in Metamucil offers multiple health benefits. Unlike clear-mixing fiber supplements with no capacity to hold water, psyllium forms a viscous gel which drives psyllium’s multi-health benefits. The chart below shows how common sources of fiber fit based on these criteria.
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