topic Re: Metamucil in Wellness

Metamucil

bargainsgirl — Sun, 26 Jul 2020 01:06:36 GMT

Anyone use Metamucil? I eat lots of fruits and veggies and drink lots of water but my system is a little sluggish at times...

Re: Metamucil

4kitties — Sun, 26 Jul 2020 01:31:26 GMT

I use psyllium fiber, as directed by my doctor. I like the Konsyl brand as it is just the fiber, no sugar, no artificial sweeteners or flavors or colors, etc.

I buy it at Walmart as I have found they have the best price.

Re: Metamucil

arizona babe — Sun, 26 Jul 2020 01:34:05 GMT

@bargainsgirl try Benefiber it is clear and tasteless when you put it in liquid, you can also get it in premeasured packets to use in water bottles- I put it in all liquids but coffee- workd fine

Re: Metamucil

furbabylover — Sun, 26 Jul 2020 02:16:34 GMT

All the fiber in the world never helped me. The one reliable "treatment" has been taking magnesium sulfate. Obviously take it in the recommended amount per the manufacturer. It is good for you in other ways as well.

Re: Metamucil

mousiegirl — Sun, 26 Jul 2020 02:37:29 GMT

@bargainsgirl wrote:
Anyone use Metamucil? I eat lots of fruits and veggies and drink lots of water but my system is a little sluggish at times...

@bargainsgirl Andrew Lessman's Fibermucil capsules.

Re: Metamucil

speedy girl — Sun, 26 Jul 2020 05:21:28 GMT

I chew two " Fiber Choice" tablets every day. They taste good and really seem to help.

Doctor suggested them for me.

Re: Metamucil

JeanLouiseFinch — Mon, 27 Jul 2020 02:10:07 GMT

I don’t need it personally since I eat my veggies everyday, drink my water, and keep track of my magnesium. If I’m low on it in what I’ve consumed during the day, I’ll take a small dose at bedtime. If I did need a little help, though, I’d just take some extra MCT oil or maybe plain psyllium husk powder. Metamucil contains maltodextrin, which is an ingredient I do my best to avoid.

Are you drinking enough water?

Re: Metamucil

Nuttmeg — Sun, 26 Jul 2020 12:18:14 GMT

@bargainsgirl

I use it only when needed. It dissolves in water and does not have an aftertaste. You may want to buy a small package and see if it will work.

Re: Metamucil

kaydee50 — Sun, 26 Jul 2020 13:21:37 GMT

I've been using if for the past couple of months. I think it helps. I use the sugar free and I like the taste and the fact that I drink 8 to 10 ounces of water first thing in the morning. I don't think I drink enough so this helps. I will try some of the other products that have been suggested.

Re: Metamucil

Tribesters — Sun, 26 Jul 2020 13:26:19 GMT

@bargainsgirl

I bought it for DH about 10 years ago because I thought it would help lower his cholesterol. He really wasn't interested in taking it but he tried it. Now I buy it in huge bottles at our warehouse club. He won't be without it.

Re: Metamucil

Shelbelle — Sun, 26 Jul 2020 14:17:59 GMT

@arizona babe wrote:
@bargainsgirl try Benefiber it is clear and tasteless when you put it in liquid, you can also get it in premeasured packets to use in water bottles- I put it in all liquids but coffee- workd fine

I use this too, per my gastro doc's rec, but I buy the Walmart Equate brand for a lot less money.

Re: Metamucil

VaBelle35 — Sun, 26 Jul 2020 15:19:15 GMT

+1 for Andrew Lessman's Fibermucil

You will never want to be without it.

I only bought it as the companion to the Cholestacare and didnt' think about the other benefits outside of helping with cholesterol.

It's a winner.

Re: Metamucil

Gracies Mom — Sun, 26 Jul 2020 15:43:58 GMT

My gastroenterologist told me numerous times not to use Metamucil because it causes gas--he recommended Citrucel. However, I cannot stomach any of that stuff---I take Colace and it works fine.

Re: Metamucil

Valstybaby — Sun, 26 Jul 2020 16:03:39 GMT

@VaBelle35 wrote:
+1 for Andrew Lessman's Fibermucil

You will never want to be without it.

I only bought it as the companion to the Cholestacare and didnt' think about the other benefits outside of helping with cholesterol.

It's a winner.

How many Fibermucil do you take a day?

Re: Metamucil

MoonieBaby — Sun, 26 Jul 2020 19:23:15 GMT

FIBERMUCIL from ANDREW LESSMAN - and if I need a bit more "help" MIRALAX.

Re: Metamucil

sassenach1 — Mon, 27 Jul 2020 23:54:09 GMT

I've taken Metamucil every day for thirty years or more. Can't go a day without it. I saw a gastroenterologist and had a lot of testing done. One of the things he told me is that once I got over the acute issue, if I would take Metamucil every day, I would likely be fine forever. Metamucil balances the colon in several ways. And, he was right. I will never be without it. I'm really glad they have the capsules now and I don't have to take the powder that i did for so long.