Metamucil & Psyllium

Psyllium – The inside story

For over 70 years, Psyllium Husk has been the primary source of both soluble and insoluble fibre in Metamucil, with a long history of use in traditional and herbal medicines. Today, you can enjoy the 100% natural cleansing benefits of psyllium in convenient powdered or capsule forms.

What is Psyllium?

Psyllium is a bulk-forming fibre. It works primarily through mechanical effect by absorbing water, bulking the colonic contents and decreasing transit time.

Besides Plantago Ovata, psyllium is also known as ispaghula and isapgol. Plantago Ovata is an annual herb native to Asia, the Mediterranean region, and North Africa. It has been used in traditional medicine in the United States, Europe, India, and China.