Metamucil
Shares rank 9 of 10 dietary supplements by recommenders
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.
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.
8 people gave an opinion
- recommend it
- 5
- criticize it
- 3
- approval share
- 63%
Recommended in 3 of 13 months
- November 2025: recommended
- December 2025: not recommended
- January 2026: recommended
- February 2026: not recommended
- March 2026: not recommended
- April 2026: not recommended
- May 2026: not recommended
- June 2026: not recommended
- July 2026: not recommended
- August 2026: not recommended
- September 2026: not recommended
- October 2026: recommended
- November 2026: not recommended (month in progress)
Why it doesn’t carry the badge
- 5 people recommend itNeeds 10 or more, not met.
- 1.6 recommenders for every criticNeeds 2 to 1 or better, not met.
- Recommended in 3 of 13 monthsNeeds 4 or more, not met.
The same three rules apply to every product, and the badge can’t be bought. How the badge works
What people say about it
The reasons people give, with the number of comments that give each one. Open a reason to read what they said.
Why people recommend it
Each mark is one comment
Noticeable benefit from regular use
“once I started taking it I was sorely disappointed in myself that I did not start at least 10 years sooner”
Comment from 5 Nov 2025 in “Fiber reduces overall mortality by 23%” “when I actively and consistently take Metamucil or a psyllium husk, it has helped”
Comment from 5 Nov 2025 in “Fiber reduces overall mortality by 23%” “I have noticed a huge benefit from just adding Metamucil to my diet.”
Comment from 5 Nov 2025 in “Fiber reduces overall mortality by 23%” Helps digestive health
“I had chronic digestive issues which almost completely disappeared after taking Metamucil.”
Comment from 5 Nov 2025 in “Fiber reduces overall mortality by 23%” “when I actively and consistently take Metamucil or a psyllium husk, it has helped”
Comment from 5 Nov 2025 in “Fiber reduces overall mortality by 23%”
What people warn about
Each mark is one comment
Added sugar or artificial sweeteners
“it has either added sugar or artificial sweeteners”
Comment from 5 Nov 2025 in “Fiber reduces overall mortality by 23%” “I have been focusing on lowering my sugar”
Comment from 5 Nov 2025 in “Fiber reduces overall mortality by 23%”
Other dietary supplements people recommend
The four most recommended other dietary supplements, with the same counts for each, so you can compare like for like. The tick on each bar marks the 2 to 1 line the badge needs.
| Product | Recommend | Criticize | Approval | Months | Owned | Badge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creatine monohydrate | 104 | 51 | 67% | 8 | 1 yr21 owners | Approved |
| Melatonin | 43 | 24 | 64% | 8 | — | — |
| Magnesium glycinate | 31 | 7 | 82% | 8 | — | Approved |
| N-acetylcysteine (NAC) supplement | 17 | 5 | 77% | 5 | — | Approved |
| MetamucilThis page | 5 | 3 | 63% | 3 | — | — |
What people said
All 9 comments that mention it, newest first. Each links to the original comment.
“Metamucil (and it's unbranded brethren) are decidely un-cheap”
“there is much more and stronger evidence for psyllium-based soluble fiber”
“I've found it helpful to knock down a glass of metamucil (Psyllium Husk) morning an night most days”
“I had chronic digestive issues which almost completely disappeared after taking Metamucil.”
“I have been focusing on lowering my sugar”
“when I actively and consistently take Metamucil or a psyllium husk, it has helped”
“once I started taking it I was sorely disappointed in myself that I did not start at least 10 years sooner”
“it has either added sugar or artificial sweeteners”
“I have noticed a huge benefit from just adding Metamucil to my diet.”
Counts come from 1,795,640 Hacker News comments, November 2025 to November 2026. How we count. Report a mistake.