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  • Limited research evidence available for ingredients
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Label Data

2 Capsule(s) Serving Size
24 Servings
Fiber and Other Nutrients Product Type
0% Evidence Coverage

Supplement Facts — Evidence Check

Calories
15 Calorie(s)
Total Carbohydrates
3 Gram(s) (1% DV)
Protein
1 Gram(s)
Calcium
300 mg (30% DV)
Iron
0.4 mg (2% DV)
Potassium
30 mg (1% DV)

Other Ingredients

Psyllium Calcium Carbonate Gelatin Crospovidone Titanium Dioxide Yellow 6 Lake Blue 1 Lake Red 40 Lake

Label Claims — Verification

Nutrient
All Other
Approved Health
Structure/Function
All Other (98% of products) Structure/Function (83% of products) Nutrient (55% of products) Approved Health (6% of products) Qualified Health (3% of products)

Target Groups

Children 4 or More Years of Age Adult (18 - 50 Years)

Product Information

📋 Directions for Use

Directions Swallow 1 capsule at a time and take in an upright position. Bulk-forming fibers like phyllium husk may affect how well medicines work. Take this product at least 2 hours before or after medicines. New Users: Start with 1 serving per day; gradually increase to desired daily intake. You may initially experience changes in bowel habits or minor bloating, as your body adjusts to increased fiber intake.

For osteoporosis. Adequate calcium throughout life, as part of a well-balanced diet, may reduce the risk of osteoporosis.

Directions (Adults 12 years and over) 5 capsules up to 4 times daily for an excellent source of calcium

For lowering cholesterol to promote heart health. 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 2.1 grams of soluble fiber. 5 capsules 4 times daily.

For maintaining healthy blood sugar as part of your diet. 5 capsules 4 time daily.

For promoting and maintaining digestive health. For occasional constipation and to help promote and maintain regularity. 2 to 5 capsules up to 4 times daily for fiber supplementation.

⚠️ Warnings & Precautions

Tamper evident: Do not use if printed inner seal is broken or missing.

Bulk-forming fibers like phyllium husk may affect how well medicines work. Take this product at least 2 hours before or after medicines.

Consult a doctor if you are considering use of this product as part of a cholesterol-lowering program.

Consult your doctor before use if you are currently using medication to control your blood sugar levels.

For children under 12, consult a doctor.

🧪 Formulation Notes

Excellent source of calcium Psyllium fiber capsules + calcium

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Helps lower cholesterol to promote heart health Helps maintain healthy blood sugar levels as part of your diet Promotes digestive health

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Product Details

UPC / SKU 0 37000 46511 9
DSLD Entry Date 2019-09-24
Product Type Fiber and Other Nutrients
Form Capsule
Brand Metamucil
DSLD ID 206640
Data Updated 2026-04-11

Research Evidence

120 Research Sources
51 Avg Quality Score
47 Clinical Trial
38 Rct
20 Meta Analysis
13 Systematic Review
2 Cochrane Review
A The Gut Microbiome in Depression and Potential Benefit of Prebiotics, Probiotics and Synbiotics: A Systematic Review of Clinical Trials and Observational Studies
Systematic Review International journal of molecular sciences 2022
A Prebiotics for induction and maintenance of remission in ulcerative colitis
Systematic Review The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2024
A Effect of chicory-derived inulin-type fructans on abundance of Bifidobacterium and on bowel function: a systematic review with meta-analyses
Meta Analysis Critical reviews in food science and nutrition 2023
A Probiotics for management of functional abdominal pain disorders in children
Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2023
A Dietary fiber intervention on gut microbiota composition in healthy adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Meta Analysis The American journal of clinical nutrition 2018
B Effect of psyllium (Plantago ovata) fiber on LDL cholesterol and alternative lipid targets, non-HDL cholesterol and apolipoprotein B: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Meta Analysis The American journal of clinical nutrition 2018
B Prebiotic and probiotic supplementation and the tryptophan-kynurenine pathway: A systematic review and meta analysis
Meta Analysis Neuroscience and biobehavioral reviews 2021
B Prebiotics, probiotics, fermented foods and cognitive outcomes: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Meta Analysis Neuroscience and biobehavioral reviews 2020
B Synbiotics, prebiotics and probiotics for people with chronic kidney disease
Systematic Review The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2023
B Effects of Prebiotics and Probiotics on Symptoms of Depression and Anxiety in Clinically Diagnosed Samples: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Meta Analysis Nutrition reviews 2025
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