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What You Should Know
Would be dieters are always looking for the elusive magic pill that will allow them to eat everything they want and still lose weight. Unfortunately to date, no such pill exists. There is no shortage on commercials and print ads that promote adding fiber to your diet. One doesn’t have to be a rocket scientist to see that a healthy digestive system will be more efficient at eliminating excess waste. According to the manufacturers, diet products that contain high amounts of fiber can help increase satiety making you feel fuller. The best way to increase your fiber is to eat foods that have a high fiber content. Sounds simple enough right? Unfortunately research suggests that most people’s diets are deficient in fiber. This is where a supplemental form of fiber such as Metamucil may be useful. Metamucil is sold as a dietary supplement and as a laxative not a weight loss product, however many consumers have begun to use Metamucil as an aid to weight loss.
Ingredients
Metamucil comes in tablets, wafers and in powder form. The main ingredient is fiber.
Product Features
The whole concept of taking Metamucil as a weight loss aid is that when taken, it gels in the stomach and helps dieters to take in less food which results in weight loss.
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Advantages
- Metamucil is comes in many forms to fit various lifestyles.
- Metamucil may be act as an aid to digestion and assist with constipation problems.
Disadvantages
- Taking excessive amounts of Metamucil can result in a vitamin deficiency.
- People have been known to develop a dependency on laxatives and stool softeners.
- Some find the flavors unappetizing. (See reader comments.)
- There is no evidence that Metamucil has an effect on reducing body fat or that taking Metamucil will increase the rate at which the body metabolizes fat.
Conclusion
Would be dieters looking for a “quick fix” and who do not want the commitment of eating a healthy diet rich in fiber will likely turn to such products as Metamucil for weight loss. However it should be noted that there is insufficient evidence to prove that Metamucil when used as a dietary supplement will work as an effective weight loss aid. Nor does the evidence suggest that Metamucil will increase the rate at which the body metabolizes body fat. Metamucil may act as an aid to better digestion and assist with constipation. Taking excessive amounts of Metamucil can result in a vitamin deficiency in the body and many consumers have developed a dependency on laxatives and stool softeners. The product is available for sale at many online retail sites which carry vitamins and supplements. Many local grocery and drugstores may carry Metamucil as well. Metamucil comes in many forms, is reasonably priced and affordable for the most consumers.
I think Metamucil is really good and works well. Have used it for a number of years. But the new berry flavor is absolutely awful. It has a medicinal taste. Keep to the orange as you have really made it taste very good. I tried the other fiber Benefil and it does not get the job done.
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I was told Metamucil is good to help you if your stool is too loose too. Am I correct?? I go once normal then 3-4 times mushy. Will this help me?
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Metamucil will definitely help you with your problem. I know from experience.
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Because metamucil has a lot fiber, can metamucil keep cholesterol level under control if someone is borderline with their level of cholesterol?
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I love the new Pink Lemonade Metamucil. From what I have read with South Beach is that metamucil does not speed up the fat metabolism…but it simply prevents you from dumping too much fat and sugar into your system/blood stream at such a fast pace. Thus, it helps in decreasing the insulin flucuation that ultimately leads to stored fat.
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My husband and I have been taking metamucil for several years. We have tried other kinds but we feel metamucil does the best job. However, I tried Berry Burst and it is downright nasty. The after taste stays with me and is not at all pleasant. I will go back to the orange flavor.
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If you put club soda in your metamucil drink it the club soda will hold the powder in suspension and not fall to the body. It makes a refreshing drink. No more gagging on the glug.
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I just started drinking metamucil and it really grosses me out that it turns into a gel almost. Does this happen to anyone else? What am I doing wrong??
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You aren’t adding enough water. One tablespoon per day with one very large glass (think a large soda size from MCDs). Stir quickly. Drink quickly. Letting it sit will make it gel. The extra fiber and all the water will make you not hungry for a few hours. But really the extra fiber will help lower cholesterol if you need that also.
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Can metamucil be taken to help
-loose bowel movements-what dose rec.?
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