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Would like feedback on how it helped you good or bad .

It has been sooooo beneficial for me. Might depend on the persons body and chemistry, everyone is different. Very wise to ease into it, like half teaspoon to start in large glass of water, even every second day then easing up to a tablespoon in an 8oz. glass every day. Some may get diarrhea when first start. My doctor recommended years ago for my Irritable bowel and little did I realize it is gr8 for high cholestral <:<:<: wrong spelling. ha. I'm a skinny Minnie and I had high cholestreal , never had to diet so went to a dietician and she told me my diet was way to high fat. The Metamucil among other changes lowered it. Then I noticed the commercials on TV and how beneficial it is. There is a lot of good info on it on the Internet. I really liked the taste of it also. Back to IBD, I've not had the symptons that people have told me that they have. Maybe I have a mild form of it. Can't say enuff good about Metamucil, but may not work for others. Sorry if I got personal but was only way I could describe how gr8 it's been for me.  
Hope this helped.

My doctor put me on Sugar free Metamucil and centrum cardio in December 2018 to reduce cholesterol, now I am on a weight loss drive prior to a hernia repair so the Metamucil also helps keep me regular and relieves pressure on the hernia a bit. I found it works good. I take it three times a day. When I am seeding and eating meals in the field I use the capsules for convenience but they are expensive. If you can get the big tubs of sugar free Metamucil in one of the city drug stores it works out way cheaper in the long run. I’m happy with it and will keep using it. Oh it took a few days for me to adjust to using it but once things settled down it was fine. Hope this helps. Good luck. And yes I am steadily losing weight.

Metamucil has many good health benefits but be careful, the psyllium fiber isn't good for everyone, if you have any health concerns, especially kidney issues talk to your doctor first  
 
It is best to get your fiber from actual fruits, vegetables and whole grains, eating those foods will fill you up and reduce the amount of other foods you want to eat (ie less healthy foods). Start off increasing either in your diet slowly so your bowels get used to it so your diet changes are more likley to be permanent

Metamucil is a neutral bulking agent, it is edible fibre - soluble and insoluble, that absorbs and carries water into your digestive tract.  
Metamucil will help clean out the colon and consistent daily use will help with regular bowel movements.  
Start slow with a tsp in a tall glass of water.  
 
Magnesium supplements are also good for you.

I never really liked it. There are alternatives. Some have soluble fiber instead. Instead of insoluble. I ended up using the one made in manitoba. It is insoluble but doesnt have a taste. Just sorta sandy/powdery texture.  
https://www.manitobacooperator.ca/news-opinion/news/local/new-potato-derived-health-product-hits-store-shelves/  
 
https://www.msprebiotic.ca  
 
Edited by M.T., 2019-11-12 17:41:32

...feel the glide....  
 
If you've used it, you'll know.