Metamucil psyllium: a fiber supplement with multi-health benefits
THE AVERAGE AMERICAN NEEDS MORE FIBER IN THEIR DIET
Psyllium fiber is well-known for its effectiveness as a bulk-forming laxative in helping relieve occasional constipation. Little known facts about psyllium fiber, however, are its cholesterol lowering effects† and its ability to support healthy blood sugar levels*
METAMUCIL® PSYLLIUM POWDERS AND CAPSULES ARE THE ONLY LEADING FIBER SUPPLEMENT^ POWERED BY PSYLLIUM HUSK
Not all dietary fiber supplements are the same.
Metamucil® psyllium fiber powders gives your patients health benefits of psyllium fiber that go beyond helping to promote
regularity*.
Metamucil psyllium fiber also helps to support:
- Healthy blood sugar levels*
- Heart health by lowering cholesterol†
- Appetite control*§
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*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
†Diets low in saturated fat and cholesterol that include 7 grams of soluble fiber per day from psyllium husk, as in Metamucil, may reduce
the risk of heart disease by lowering cholesterol. One serving of Metamucil has 2.4 grams of this soluble fiber. One serving of Metamucil
capsules has at least 1.8 grams of this soluble fiber.
§Applies only to powdered formulations of Metamucil. Does not apply to Metamucil capsules.
^Procter & Gamble calculation based in part on data reported by NielsenIQ through its ScanTrack Service for the Fiber
Supplements (branded only) for the 52-weeks period ending 05/27/23, for the Total U.S. Market xAOC, according to the NielsenIQ standard
product hierarchy. Copyright © 2022, Nielsen Consumer LLC.
OPTIONS & DOSING INFORMATION
Metamucil is available in multiple forms to help promote digestive health* in a wide range of patients. For complete dosing information, please refer to the product label.
THE SCIENCE BEHIND PSYLLIUM’S GELLING ACTION 1
Metamucil uses naturally sourced psyllium fibre that gels to help remove waste* and reduce cholesterol1†
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
†Diets low in saturated fat and cholesterol that include 7 grams of soluble fiber per day from psyllium husk, as in Metamucil, may reduce
the risk of heart disease by lowering cholesterol. One serving of Metamucil has 2.4 grams of this soluble fiber. One serving of Metamucil
capsules has at least 1.8 grams of this soluble fiber.
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‡ Among recommendations in a ProVoice survey 2023 (OTC therapeutic fiber category).