Is Metamucil Effective In Adding Fiber To Diet?

Posted on Sun, 3 Aug 2014

Medically reviewed by Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team

Sun, 3 Aug 2014 Answered on

Mon, 25 Aug 2014 Last reviewed on

Question : which is the best product to add fiber to the diet..ie: Metamucil, etc

Answered by Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (11 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Metamucil-very good fiber choice...

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Metamucil contains the active ingredient Psyllium. It is a very good fiber choice for constipation problems. However, changes in the diet are the best long-term choice as compared to supplements (such as Mutamucil) which are used for shorter periods of time.

If anything unclear, let me know!
Dr.Klerida

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar