Metamucil...

ohtobe2
ohtobe2 Posts: 43
in Food and Nutrition
Does anyone take Metamucil to up their fibre intake, or for any other reason?
Are there any advantages of taking it?

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  • listlife
    listlife Posts: 30
    I prefer walmart's brand of benefiber so i can mix in it lots of things. It dissolves quickly and doesn't add flavor
  • Shelby814
    Shelby814 Posts: 273 Member
    I do not take it because I get more than enough fiber from fruit & vegetales. However, just make sure you're drinking ALOT of water if you're taking it. It is a bulk-forming laxative & without adequate water intake will make constipation worse if that is why someone is taking it.
  • PeggyWoodson
    PeggyWoodson Posts: 337 Member
    It also aids in stopping diarrhea. Provides the bulk your body needs to stop.
  • tacticalhippie
    tacticalhippie Posts: 596 Member
    Yep, add lots of water and/or start it slowly.

    I sort of rely on the atkins bars to help with fibre, and they also help my sweet tooth lol.
  • RachelK40
    RachelK40 Posts: 17
    I add a bit to my water throughout the day for flavoring plus fiber benefit. I like the berry personally. :)
  • nero82
    nero82 Posts: 27
    It can help lower your cholesterol

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