Interestingly, maltodextrin can elicit spikes in blood sugar because it has a high glycemic index. In this case, it is adding bulk to a product that is intended to add bulk to our intestines and really, just having more psyllium would be helpful. Maltodextrin: Most often it is used simple as a cheap filler in processed foods, basically to take up space in a package.Psyllium husk, maltodextrin, citric acid, natural and artificial orange flavor, Aspartame, Yellow 6. The classic ‘orange’ option contains the following: I was pleased to see that with this option, at the very least, psyllium is the first ingredient. This is the classic I remember my grandpa drinking. What Does This Mean: It means that with Metamucil Free, you’re taking 1 teaspoon of sugar to help with constipation, which makes me wonder, in this case, if it’s the Metamucil at all that is helping people poop, or the glass of water being consumed with it. The fact is that grams is a measurement of weight, and sugar is heavier than fiber. If this math is confusing, it’s likely meant to be. There is twice the sugar than there is soluble fiber in 1 tsp of Metamucil Free. How much of the suggested serving is actually fiber? Roughly the “rounded” bit.How many teaspoons is 4 grams of sugar? 1.Amount of sugar per serving of Metamucil Free for constipation: 4 grams.Recommended serving of Metamucil Free for constipation: 1 rounded tsp (approximately 7 grams).So why is there more sugar than fiber in a single serving of a fiber supplement. They aren’t meant to be and don’t need to be. What we need to accept is that fiber supplements are not delicious. Sugar is the band leader on this parade of dysbiosis. Studies repeatedly show how diet-induced dysbiosis (imbalance in the gut microflora) contribute to constipation and/or diarrhea. Sugar is the first ingredient in Metamucil Freeīeyond the simple fact that we know sugar is not health building in the body, sugar is also a key contributing factor to constipation. What’s Metamucil Free not free of? Sugar. We need to pay attention to what is in there. This one looked and sounded promising with the bold statement: “Metamucil-Free is free from artificial sweeteners, colors, flavors, and gluten as well as milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat or soybeans.” It turns out that’s all healthwashing.Īs I have often said, it’s not really about what’s not in a product. At least that was what I assume “Metamucil Free” was going to be. I assumed, at the very least, there would at least be a plain option I could recommend. There are a few different options when it comes to Metamucil fiber supplements. Why Metamucil Is Not The Optimal Safe Option Here’s the other thing about constipation – sometimes, despite our best efforts, we are going to get bunged up. Here’s the thing with constipation – it is completely avoidable with diet and lifestyle changes. Lack of exercise (helpful in stimulating motility in the colon).
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