# Metamucil 5 Hacker News commenters recommended Metamucil and 3 criticized it, November 2025 to November 2026. It was recommended in 3 of 13 months. **Verdict:** People recommend it as a daily dose of soluble psyllium fiber for digestion, with several saying the benefits show up with regular use. Critics point to added sugar or artificial sweeteners and the cost. ## Why people recommend it - Noticeable benefit from regular use (3 comments): "once I started taking it I was sorely disappointed in myself that I did not start at least 10 years sooner" ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45827518)) "when I actively and consistently take Metamucil or a psyllium husk, it has helped" ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45827668)) "I have noticed a huge benefit from just adding Metamucil to my diet." ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45827407)) - Helps digestive health (2 comments): "I had chronic digestive issues which almost completely disappeared after taking Metamucil." ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45828424)) "when I actively and consistently take Metamucil or a psyllium husk, it has helped" ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45827668)) ## What people warn about - Added sugar or artificial sweeteners (2 comments): "it has either added sugar or artificial sweeteners" ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45827503)) "I have been focusing on lowering my sugar" ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45827731)) ## Alternatives hackers recommend - [Creatine monohydrate](https://hackerapproved.com/p/creatine.md): 104 recommend - [Melatonin](https://hackerapproved.com/p/melatonin.md): 43 recommend - [Magnesium glycinate](https://hackerapproved.com/p/magnesium-glycinate.md): 31 recommend - [N-acetylcysteine (NAC) supplement](https://hackerapproved.com/p/n-acetylcysteine.md): 17 recommend - [Psyllium husk](https://hackerapproved.com/p/psyllium-husk.md): 13 recommend ## Cite as Hacker Approved, "Metamucil", https://hackerapproved.com/p/metamucil/ (counts from 1,795,640 Hacker News comments, November 2025 to November 2026).