metamucil

[gc1379]

So im taking metamucil the orange flavor, and these are the ingredients. Psyllium Husk, Maltodextrin, Citric Acid, Natural and Artificial Orange Flavor, Aspartame, FD&C Yellow No. 6

that is good to take right??? I just recently noticed after taking it for about 3 days.

[atkinsgal08]

Re: metamucil

Unflavored would have less chemicals, flavorings and sweetener.

Of course, a flax muffin would be tastier.

Are you eating enough vegetables?

[Georgiana]

Re: metamucil

You'd need to count each serving as a serving of sweetener.

Dr. Atkins advised us to avoid aspartame.

that is good to take right?

I wouldn't call it "good"... and I wouldn't take it.

[Dryunderwater]

Re: metamucil

Try Konsyl....it was about $20 at the local drugstore and is made of psyllium seed husk....

Best Wishes!!!!

[gc1379]

Re: metamucil

Thank you for the information. Does anyone else know what else to take if you are constipated, I don't want this to stop my dieting. I am eating enough vegetables but its still not working. 2 cups salad and 1 cup other

[ErisResting]

Re: metamucil

Thank you for the information. Does anyone else know what else to take if you are constipated, I don't want this to stop my dieting. I am eating enough vegetables but its still not working. 2 cups salad and 1 cup other

Well, if you really want to blast it out, eat a handful of sugar-free Jelly Bellies. You'll poop yourself half to death! Not the most appealing solution, but trust me ...

[Georgiana]

Re: metamucil

Does anyone else know what else to take if you are constipated

Atkinsgal already told you. There's unflavored psyllium husks or flax meal (ground flax seeds).

Fiber supplements should be taken with a lot of water or they can make constipation worse.

I am eating enough vegetables but its still not working. 2 cups salad and 1 cup other

That doesn't say whether you're actually eating enough.

How many net carbs are you getting from vegetables? How many grams of fiber?

How many ounces of cheese are you eating daily?

How much fat are you consuming?

How much water are you drinking?

Are you exercising?

[Jules1980]

Re: metamucil

I use flaxseed oil on my salads or just put it in while mixing up scrambled eggs. A tablespoon/ day seems to work for me Good Luck