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Fiber sups? Metamucil?

1Professor — Tue, 06 Jan 2026 20:41:24 GMT

Happen to read an article on MetaMucil, explaining the many benefits for digestion, Heart, blood sugar.

I've never thought about it, but the results seemed excellent.

Then I read an actual MetaMucil label in the store and side effects and how careful NEW users had to be?

Yikes.

Lots of instructions of mixing the powder. Concerns abounded.

I am a fan of Lessman and see he has FiberMucil.

Capsules, it appears.

Seems relevant for us all to think about AS WE AGE and our bodies do not process many things well, appetites diminish.

Actual experiences, new information, WELCOME!

Re: Fiber sups? Metamucil?

Kachina624 — Tue, 06 Jan 2026 20:46:26 GMT

@1Professor. My dad drank that stuff every morning, I think since it was invented. Mom said it kept him regular. I think I'd rather take capsules but they may not work as well.

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D Kay — Tue, 06 Jan 2026 21:05:05 GMT

One of the benefits of Metamucil is that it contains psyllium fiber which helps to lower cholesterol. I think their warnings are for new customers to begin slowly and gradually increase dosage as tolerated. Any kind of powder should be mixed throughly before swallowing.

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smoochy — Tue, 06 Jan 2026 21:20:06 GMT

ugh its so disgusting. If you drink it immediately its gritty. If you dont, it seizes up into a gelatinous lump. Gag! Many ppl prefer miralax. But the dosing is very iffy. It might work tomorrow or the next day. Or not at all. So you dont know whether to take another dose or not. And how much?? Its a crapshoot. Haha see how i did that. I am sadly an "expert" on laxatives 😬 My doc has given me Rx laxative which I only use when absolutely desperate.

Best plan for me is a colace or pericolace capsule a couple times a week.

Re: Fiber sups? Metamucil?

catter70 — Tue, 06 Jan 2026 21:16:04 GMT

I eat raisin bran for breakfast.

Re: Fiber sups? Metamucil?

smoochy — Tue, 06 Jan 2026 21:22:26 GMT

@catter70 wrote:
I eat raisin bran for breakfast.

yeah I tried that. Seemed like a good idea. Until I couldn't leave the house the rest of the day. But it tasted so good. Yikes

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SilleeMee — Tue, 06 Jan 2026 21:23:46 GMT

I have no problem with the pure psyllium husk powder. I've been taking that for many years. I buy Now Foods brand.

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Janey2 — Tue, 06 Jan 2026 21:33:09 GMT

I eat the Metamucil gummies. The thought of drinking it was not for me. I happen to feel better when I take them. I adjust the amount I take based on what I need.

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Shelbelle — Tue, 06 Jan 2026 21:35:58 GMT

My gastro doc recommended Benefiber powder to me 15 years ago, I put 2 teaspoons in a glass of water each morning, cant even tell it is in there.

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quilter61 — Tue, 06 Jan 2026 21:47:23 GMT

The fiber supplement I use is Benefiber. It was recommended by my doctor. I put 2 teaspons in my hot tea every morning. It disolves instantly. You can mix it in hot or cold food. I tried Metamucil in the past and did not like it at all.

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Nightowlz — Tue, 06 Jan 2026 21:53:37 GMT

I take Andrew Lessman's fiber daily.

I started taking it to get more fiber. It also helps with cholesterol taking it with ChocoNuvo.

I'm hoping the fiber is helping my blood sugar since I eat too much chocolate. Happy New Year! I will eat less of it but I'm not going to stop.

Re: Fiber sups? Metamucil?

JeanLouiseFinch — Tue, 06 Jan 2026 22:24:42 GMT

Psyllium Husk Powder here too. Mix it and down it, follow with a second glass of water to make sure it gets all the way down.

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theresa — Tue, 06 Jan 2026 22:18:20 GMT

My Gastro PA suggested I capful of miralax every day in coffee or tea. People in the office follow this also. IDK if this is any good but I'm doing it and all my Drs are aware.

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Mom2Dogs — Tue, 06 Jan 2026 22:21:38 GMT

When my husband had a failed colonoscopy the doctor told him to use MIRALAX everyday...you probably don't need to use the full amount every day but at least 1/2 dose daily. No grit, no flavor..it is stirred into coffee in the morning.

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1Professor — Tue, 06 Jan 2026 23:17:55 GMT

So grateful for the SPECIFICs everyone!

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sunshine45 — Tue, 06 Jan 2026 23:30:11 GMT

my mother prefers the miralax. her gastro recommends that also.

she HATED the metamucil and practically gagged trying to get it down every day.

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4kitties — Tue, 06 Jan 2026 23:51:58 GMT

My doctor recommended the psyllium fiber. I do not use Metamucil because it has a lot of stuff in it I do not want so I use Konsyl.

Mix it in ice cold water and drink it immediately. I have never had any issues from taking it.

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GingerHead — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 00:40:11 GMT

@1Professor

Yes,it's fantastic for you!

I take pysillium husk fiber every morning and not for constipation but for it's many, many health benefits.

It's considered a prebiotic and is excellent for your colon health feeds the good bacteria (we want healthy gut bacteria which supports immune health and the production of more short chain fatty acids, reduces inflammation, helps with blood sugar regulation etc) and for me it has lowered my cholesterol.

Start out slow because your belly has to get used to the change up. The risk is gas and slight tummy upset, not serious...

I just put a tablespoon full in about 6 oz of water mix quickly and chug it down before it gets too gelatinous and then follow with 1-2 glasses full of plain water to make sure it's all down.

I use the one @SilleeMee uses and this one:

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Re: Fiber sups? Metamucil?

elated — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 06:45:07 GMT

I take Andrew Lessman's Fibermucil. I take two capsules daily. I used to take Metamucil but it tasted terrible if you didn't get it all down immediately.

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jackthebear — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 11:15:52 GMT

psyllium caps will do the same