FIBER SUPPLEMENTS
Understanding Fiber Supplements
Why recommend Metamucil Multihealth Fiber Supplement? Because all fiber products are not created equal.
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 psilluym’s multi-health benefits. The chart below shows how common sources of fiber fit based on these criteria.

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