Food supplement · Metamucil
Psyllium Super Fiber Capsules
Why Metamucil psyllium?
- < 1 g protein per serving
- Gluten free
From the label’s panel and printed marks — not its marketing.
Supplement Facts
Serving size 2–5 Capsule(s)
Calories5 kcal
Total Carbohydrates2 g
Protein< 1 g
Iron0.4 mg
Potassium25 mg
Full panel ↓Sold as food, not medicine — no regulator checked that it works
Per serving · 2–5 Capsule(s)
At a glance
From the label as printed · NIH DSLD
Gut health supplement · Capsule
Per serving< 1 g protein
40 servings per container
Swallow 1 capsule at a time and take in an upright position.
One serving: 2–5 Capsule(s)
Tamper evident: do not use if printed inner seal is broken or missing. Peel back here Read entire label including warnings & product information.
All warnings ↓No third-party testing mark on the label
Marks like USP Verified mean an independent lab checked that the product contains what the label says.
- Food supplement — claims are the manufacturer’s
- Gluten free
- Children 4 or More Years of Age
- Adult (18 - 50 Years)
Supplement Facts
Supplement Facts
Serving size 2–5 Capsule(s)
Servings per container 40
| Amount per serving | % DV | |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 5 kcal | † |
| Total Carbohydrates | 2 g | <1% |
| Dietary Fiber | 2 g | 7% |
| Soluble Fiber | 2 g | |
| Protein | < 1 g | † |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 25 mg | <1% |
† Daily Value not established.
- Iron0.4 mg2%
- Potassium25 mg1%
Other ingredients: Psyllium, Gelatin
Transcribed from the label by the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements. What a label says is not independently verified. See the original label
How to take it
- For adults 12 years and older: 2 to 5 capsules DIGESTIVE HEALTH by promoting regularity. 5 capsules HEART HEALTH by lowering cholesterol HEALTHY BLOOD SUGAR LEVELS take before each meal. Up to 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. You may experience changes in bowel habits/minor bloating, as your body adjusts to increased fiber intake.
The manufacturer’s directions, from the label.
Warnings on the label
- Tamper evident: do not use if printed inner seal is broken or missing. Peel back here Read entire label including warnings & product information.
- NOTICE: Take this product with at least 8 oz (a full glass) of liquid. Taking without enough liquid may cause choking.
What no one has checked
Supplements are regulated as food, not as medicine. No regulator has assessed whether this product works, and manufacturing standards vary widely between brands and countries.
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Details
| Brand | Metamucil |
|---|---|
| UPC | 0 37000 45266 9 |
| NIH label ID | 291986 |
| Label recorded | 2023-10-24 |
Source: Dietary Supplement Label Database · NIH Office of Dietary Supplements · retrieved 2026-09-21 · not reviewed by a nutrition professional