Helps support: appetite control*, heart health by lowering cholesterol+, healthy blood sugar levels*, digestive health*. The psyllium husk fiber in Metamucil helps support: Digestive health* by promoting regularity. Heart health by lowering cholesterol. Healthy blood sugar levels* take before each meal. Appetite control* take before each meal. Sugar-free, not a low-calorie food. Gluten free. If you have specific dietary needs, you should consult your doctor before consuming this product. *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. +Diets low in saturated fat and cholesterol that include 7 grams of soluble fiber per day from psyllium husk, as in this product, may reduce the risk of heart disease by lowering cholesterol. One serving of this product has 2.4 grams of this soluble fiber.
New users: Start with 1 serving per day; gradually increase to desired daily intake. You may experience changes in bowel habits or minor bloating, as your body adjusts to increased fiber intake. How to take, for adults 12 yrs. and over: Put one-two rounded teaspoons in empty glass. Mix briskly with 8 oz or more of cool liquid. Drink promptly and enjoy! How much to take: 1 rounded teaspoon up to 3 times per day or 2 rounded teaspoons up to 3 times per day.
Allergy alert: This product may cause allergic reaction in people sensitive to inhaled or ingested psyllium. NOTICE: Mix 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. PHENYLKETONURICS: CONTAINS PHENYLALANINE, 16 mg per teaspoon. Keep out of reach of children. BEFORE USING this dietary supplement ask your doctor if you: are considering using this product as part of a cholesterol-lowering program; are using medication to control your blood sugar levels; have recently experienced abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting or a sudden change in bowel habits persisting for two weeks. STOP USING this dietary and ask a doctor if constipation lasts more than 7 days or rectal bleeding occurs. These may be signs of a serious condition. DO NOT USE IF PRINTED SEAL IS BROKEN OR MISSING.
1 Rounded Teaspoon (5.8 g): Calories 15; Total Carbohydrate 5 g (2% *Percent Daily Values (%DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet) [Dietary Fiber 3 g (11%) {Soluble Fiber 2 g (**Daily Value not established)}]; Iron 0.4 mg (2%); Sodium 5 mg (<1%); Potassium 35 mg (<1%); Psyllium Husk; Maltodextrin; Artificial Flavor; Citric Acid; Malic Acid; Acesulfame Potassium; Aspartame; Red 40; Blue 1
