Metamucil Fiber Supplement, Clear & Natural

by Metamucil

Product Features

• 5 grams of fiber in 1 heaping teaspoon--that's 20 percent of the recommended daily allowance of fiber
• Inulin fiber
• Clear-mixing and flavor free
• Non-thickening; won't change texture
• Better value than other leading brands

Product Description

Size: 11.7 oz

Metamucil Clear & Natural Powder is a clear mixing fiber supplement that easily mixes into foods and drinks without changing taste or texture. Just add Clear & Natural while cooking and baking. Its that easy.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3.2 x 3.2 x 7.7 inches ; 0.2 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B001EP3IEA
• UPC: 037000077459
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,325 in Health & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Health & Personal Care)
  • #1 in Health & Personal Care > Diet & Nutrition > Weight Loss Products > Diuretics

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Glad I stuck with it, November 22, 2010

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. "just another customer" (San Francisco, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Metamucil Clear and Natural Powder 57 Dose, 11.7-Ounce (Health and Beauty)

I almost stopped using this product after a few days. I'm glad I kept using it.

I already eat a relatively high fiber diet, about 35 grams a day through green leafy vegetables, legumes, etc. However, I wanted to add a few more grams of *soluable* fiber to my diet because of the positive health benefits. Many of the other types of fiber supplements contain ingredients that I don't like. Regular Metamucil uses psyllium husks that always make me feel like I'm swallowing sand paper. Benefiber apparently uses wheat dextrin.

Metamucil Clear & Natural uses inulin and is mostly soluable fiber. Inulin is derived from chicory roots. Chicory root is often used as a coffee substitute.

So I started to use the Metamucil Clear & Natural. In warm water, it mixed up very nice with no residue. I could not detect any taste, and it had the mouth feel of drinking a Snapple (just slightly thicker than water but very pleasant).

I started with 5 grams (one teaspoon) for a few days. On the second day, I had some bloating. On the third day, the bloating was pronounced and I also had uncomfortable constipation (sorry, but you need to know, and if you're reading this I figure you can handle it). I'm glad I continued, because after about four - five days, this stuff really works. I use 10 grams a day now (one teaspoon, twice a day), and this stuff is great. No more bloating, and everything else is great too.

10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars No taste, no texture, no color - perfect fiber supplement, August 21, 2008

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Jill Florio "Reuse, reduce, recycle!" (Verde Valley, Arizona) - See all my reviews
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As I am on a low carb diet, I am always looking for ways to increase my daily fiber intake. Studies show that ingesting 25-30 mg of fiber daily will decrease gastrointestinal disorders and the possibility of colon cancers. I had heard the FiberSure powder mixes in clear, has no adverse taste, and comes with a reasonable price tag.

I didn't want to use Metamucil, which apparently has an orange flavor (and I suspect might be gritty). And as I checked the fiber powder options on the shelves at Rite Aid, it seemed that most products were much more expensive than this one. A friend had recommended FiberSure so I wanted to give it a try.

At this point I've been using this for several weeks and have found the product is everything I was seeking. I can add a teaspoon to just about anything - there is no taste or texture change. I've added this with good results to coffee, red and white wine, salad dressing, eggs, oatmeal, soup, Crystal Light drink mix and yogurt. The package said you can add it to baking products, but I have not tried that myself.

The product offers 5 grams of soluble fiber per heaping teaspoon of product. It's gluten-free, contains no net carbs and is made from vegetable products.

I was impressed that the container has an ergonomic feel in the hand and is easy to pour. I usually don't bother to measure it out in a spoon - I guesstimate out a teaspoons' worth and it seems to work fine.

I noticed that I had to increase my fiber dose slowly, which by the way *is* recommended on the label. I actually did notice a difference in my GI tract shortly after starting to take the product. Nothing uncomfortable, but a definite change in the bowels. I do recommend either gradually increasing the fiber dosage over a week or two, or increasing your hydration when you do take the supplement. Either way, this helps everything even out.

Very recommended for anyone interested in easily adding fiber to their diet. This is a super easy way to eat better and be proactive about your health.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Better than taking a ton of pills, February 19, 2010

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M. Coverdell - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Metamucil Fiber Supplement, Clear & Natural (Health and Beauty)

I started taking fiber pills and found that it was a pain to have to be taking so many pills to not even get the results I was wanting. I decided to try this powder instead. The first time I poured a spoonful into my drink I noticed it clumped up at the bottom of the drink. Not something you want to see. After that though I stirred it longer and a little faster, never clumps anymore. I mix it in my juice and notice no taste or grit. It's been working great for me so far so that's all that matters.

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