Brand: Metamucil

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Net Contents

100 Capsule(s)

Serving Size

2–5 Capsule(s)

Servings Per Container

20

Supplement Form

Capsule

Bar Code (UPC/SKU)

0 37000 40514 6

Product Version

Not Present

Label Analysis

Objective insights generated automatically from the official DSLD label — a quick, factual read of how this product is formulated and disclosed.

5Active Ingredients

5 distinct active ingredients are disclosed in Supplement Facts.

100%Amount Transparency

Every active ingredient discloses a specific amount per serving.

4% Daily Value Coverage

4 ingredients report an established %DV per serving.

This analysis is generated algorithmically from label data for educational reference only. It is not a product endorsement, ranking, or medical advice.

Supplement Facts

Serving Size: 2–5 Capsule(s) · 1–4 per day

IngredientAmount Per Serving% Daily Value
Calories5 Calorie(s)
Total Carbohydrates2 Gram(s)1%
Dietary Fiber2 Gram(s)7%
Soluble Fiber2 Gram(s)
Protein< 1 Gram(s)
Iron0.4 mg2%
Potassium25 mg1%

Percent Daily Values (% DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Other Ingredients

PsylliumGelatin

Target Groups

Children 4 or More Years of AgeAdult (18 - 50 Years)

Label Claims

NutrientAll OtherStructure/Function

Directions & Suggested Use

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

For adults 12 years and older Helps support: Digestive health by promoting regularity 2 to 5 capsules up to 4 times per day Heart health by lowering cholesterol 5 capsules up to 4 times per day Healthy blood sugar levels take before each meal 5 capsules 4 times per day Swallow 1 capsule at a time and take in an upright position New Users: Start with one serving per day; gradually increase to desired daily intake.

Warnings & Precautions

Precautions re: All Other

You may experience changes in bowel habits/minor bloating, as your body adjusts to increased fiber intake.

Precautions re: All Other

Notice: Take this product with at least 8 oz (a full glass) of liquid. Taking without enough liquid may cause choking. Do not take if you have difficulty swallowing.

Formulation

Formulation re: Other

Multiple health benefits

Formula re: Contains

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 18 grams of this soluble fiber.

FDA Statements

FDA Statement of Identity

Psyllium Fiber Supplement

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Other Label Statements

General Statements: All Other Content

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Manufacturer & Distributor

Distributor

Procter & Gamble

Cincinnati, OH, 45202

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Research & Studies

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    SL Assmann, D Keszthelyi, J Kleijnen… - United European …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library

    … In the 2001 study, patients were assigned to one of three groups for 31 days; 25 g of Metamucil … A significantly lower proportion of incontinent stool was seen in the Metamucil and Gum …

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  • Efficiency of resistant starch and dextrins as prebiotics: a review of the existing evidence and clinical trials

    M Włodarczyk, K Śliżewska - Nutrients, 2021 - mdpi.com

    … , probiotics, prebiotics, and dietary fibers in order to develop a healthy balanced diet and to improve the general health of consumers. Numerous kinds of fiber are easily found in nature, …

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    MM Meguid, ACL Campos - Consensus in clinical nutrition, 1994 - books.google.com

    … This implies that the healthy adult can tolerate a net loss of 5% to 10% of body weight without functional disorder. The sequence of events precipitating clinically significant nutritional …

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  • Chronic constipation in adults: How far should evaluation and treatment go?

    JB Marshall - Postgraduate medicine, 1990 - Taylor & Francis

    … GenHourlnary Decreased sexual activily, impotence and loss of libido, about 3 in 1 00 patients: … about6 in 1 000: and cramps of the lower limbs, about 3 in 1 000. Dryness. burning ollhe …

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    … Patients should begin ambulation as soon as their medical condition allows. Patients with lower … A raised toilet seat or 3-in-1 commode facilitates rising off of the toilet, especially when …

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Data sourced from the U.S. National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) · Label entered 2022-10-24. DSLD Label ID: 277461. This information is provided for educational reference only and is not medical advice. Always follow the product label and consult a doctor or pharmacist before use.